English–French

“justify” in French

French

Alsolégitimer

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒystifje/

Example

Tu ne peux pas justifier ce comportement.

You can't justify this behavior.

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How to say “justify” in French

“Justify” in French is justifier.

An action or opinion gains a defensible foundation when reasons or proof are attached to it.

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

Example sentences with justifier

Elle a dû justifier ses actes après l'incident.

She had to justify her actions after the incident.

Tips for using justifier

  • In administrative contexts, a justificatif is a document that supports a claim, payment, or stated circumstance.

Other French words for “justify”

Elle a tenté de légitimer ses actions devant le public.

She tried to justify her actions in front of the public.

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