English–French

“intimidate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃timide/

Example

Ne te laisse pas intimider par lui.

Don't let him intimidate you.

Illustration for intimider (intimidate)

How to say “intimidate” in French

“Intimidate” in French is intimider.

A person shrinks back from speaking or acting under another person's imposing words or gestures.

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

Example sentences with intimider

Les remarques agressives peuvent intimider un élève timide.

Aggressive remarks can intimidate a shy student.

Tips for using intimider

  • Intimider takes a direct object in French, as in intimider quelqu'un, while se laisser intimider uses par for the source of the pressure.

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