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“preach” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁeʃe/

Example

Elle prêche toujours la tolérance.

She always preaches tolerance.

Illustration for prêcher (preach)

How to say “preach” in French

“Preach” in French is prêcher.

A speaker publicly urging others to adopt a moral, religious, or social position.

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

Example sentences with prêcher

Après l'incident, elle prêche la paix plutôt que la colère.

After the incident, she preaches peace rather than anger.

Tips for using prêcher

  • In French, prêcher is not limited to religion: prêcher la tolérance means to advocate tolerance strongly.

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