English–French

“imply” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃sinɥe/

Example

Tu ne peux pas insinuer que j'ai menti sans preuve.

You can't imply that I lied without proof.

Illustration for insinuer (imply)

How to say “imply” in French

“Imply” in French is insinuer.

A hidden meaning is placed between ordinary words, leaving the listener to draw the sharper conclusion.

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

Example sentences with insinuer

Il a essayé d'insinuer des doutes sur sa probité.

He tried to insinuate doubts about his integrity.

Tips for using insinuer

  • The usual pattern insinuer que introduces the implied claim, as in insinuer que quelqu'un a menti.

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