English–French

“punctuate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔ̃ktɥe/

Example

N'oublie pas de ponctuer tes messages.

Don't forget to punctuate your messages.

Illustration for ponctuer (punctuate)

How to say “punctuate” in French

“Punctuate” in French is ponctuer.

A stream of words marked with small points and pauses that give it rhythm and emphasis.

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

Example sentences with ponctuer

Il faut ponctuer un texte pour faciliter la lecture.

It is necessary to punctuate a text to make it easier to read.

Tips for using ponctuer

  • Ponctuer commonly takes a direct object followed by de: ponctuer un discours de pauses, exemples, or anecdotes.

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