English–French
“monopolize” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/akapaʁe/
Example
Il accapare toujours la parole pendant les réunions.
He always monopolizes the conversation during meetings.
How to say “monopolize” in French
“Monopolize” in French is accaparer.
One person takes the whole supply, space, or turn, leaving no way in for anyone else.
Example sentences with accaparer
La publicité accapare souvent l'attention des consommateurs.
Advertising often monopolizes consumers' attention.
Tips for using accaparer
- Accaparer takes a direct object without a preposition, as in accaparer la parole; the pronominal form is s'accaparer quelque chose, also without de.
Other French words for “monopolize”
Elle monopolise la conversation.
She monopolizes the conversation.