English–French

“inspire” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃spiʁe/

Example

Cette idée inspire la créativité.

This idea inspires creativity.

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How to say “inspire” in French

“Inspire” in French is inspirer.

An idea, feeling, or creative impulse taking shape inside someone after contact with a source.

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

Example sentences with inspirer

Sa musique inspire de fortes émotions.

His music inspires strong emotions.

Tips for using inspirer

  • Inspirer takes a direct object, as in Cette idée inspire la créativité, while s'inspirer de introduces the source of an idea.

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