English–French
“prevail” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁevalwaʁ/
Example
Dans ce concours, la technique prévaudra sur la créativité.
In this competition, technique will prevail over creativity.
How to say “prevail” in French
“Prevail” in French is prévaloir.
One fact or idea stands above its rivals and carries greater weight or influence.
Example sentences with prévaloir
Malgré les débats, les intérêts économiques prévalent sur les préoccupations environnementales.
Despite the debates, economic interests prevail over environmental concerns.
Tips for using prévaloir
- Prévaloir commonly takes sur before the competing thing, as in prévaloir sur la créativité, and has a formal written-register feel.