English–French
“claim” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/klame/
Example
Elle clame son innocence devant le juge.
She claims her innocence before the judge.
How to say “claim” in French
“Claim” in French is clamer.
A person projecting a firm public claim about an opinion, fact, or innocence.
Example sentences with clamer
En plein meeting, il clame haut et fort ses revendications.
At the meeting, he is loudly and clearly proclaiming his demands.
Tips for using clamer
- Unlike English claim, clamer often suggests emphatic public declaration and commonly takes a direct object, as in clamer son innocence.
Other French words for “claim”
Il s'arroge souvent les mérites des autres.
He often takes credit for other people's achievements.
Il prétend être innocent.
He claims to be innocent.
Il a fait une affirmation claire.
He made a clear claim.