English–French

“encourage” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃kuʁaʒe/

Example

Je t'encourage.

I encourage you.

Illustration for encourager (encourage)

How to say “encourage” in French

“Encourage” in French is encourager.

A source of moral strength that helps a worried person take the next step.

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

Example sentences with encourager

Ses amis l'ont encouragé avant l'examen.

His friends encouraged him before the exam.

Tips for using encourager

  • In the infinitive, the final -er of encourager is pronounced like the sound in French 'parler', while the g before e remains soft.

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