English–French
“exaggerate” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛgzaʒeʁe/
Example
Il exagère toujours quand il parle de son travail.
He always exaggerates when he talks about his work.
How to say “exaggerate” in French
“Exaggerate” in French is exagérer.
A story piled higher and higher with extra size, intensity, or importance until it rises above the facts.
Example sentences with exagérer
Elle a tendance à exagérer ses réussites.
She tends to exaggerate her successes.
Tips for using exagérer
- In the standalone phrase "Il exagère !", the verb can signal that a claim is excessive, with context showing whether the tone is amused or critical.
Other French words for “exaggerate”
Il ne faut pas dramatiser les faits.
The facts should not be exaggerated.