English–French

“connotation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/konotasjɔ̃/

Example

Fais attention à la connotation quand tu parles.

Pay attention to the connotation when you speak.

Illustration for connotation (connotation)

How to say “connotation” in French

“Connotation” in French is connotation.

A word carries a second layer of feeling and association beyond its literal reference.

Full entry for connotation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with connotation

Ce mot a une connotation négative dans ce contexte.

This word has a negative connotation in this context.

Tips for using connotation

  • Connotation is a feminine noun in French, so the usual form is "une connotation".

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