English–French

“exercise” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛgzɛʁse/

Example

Les citoyens exercent leur droit de vote.

Citizens exercise their right to vote.

Illustration for exercer (exercise)

How to say “exercise” in French

“Exercise” in French is exercer.

A hand directing force, authority, or practiced ability onto a person or task.

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

Example sentences with exercer

Il exerce une pression sur la direction.

He exerts pressure on management.

Tips for using exercer

  • Exercer normally takes a direct object, as in exercer un droit, while s'exercer commonly means to practise or be trained.

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