English–French
“impress” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/epate/
Example
Il veut épater ses amis.
He wants to impress his friends.
How to say “impress” in French
“Impress” in French is épater.
An unexpected act creates a strong impression that leaves observers amazed or admiring.
Example sentences with épater
Son but est d'épater le public.
His goal is to astonish the audience.
Tips for using épater
- In épater la galerie, la galerie means the watching crowd, and the phrase often describes showy behavior rather than bare surprise.
Other French words for “impress”
Ce film m'a impressionné.
This film impressed me.