English–French
“recite” in French
How to say “recite” in French
“Recite” in French is réciter.
A voice delivers a learned text aloud in a clear sequence, from a poem to a list of items.
Example sentences with réciter
Avant l'examen, il récite sa leçon à voix haute.
Before the exam, he recites his lesson aloud.
Tips for using réciter
- The usual construction is réciter quelque chose, as in réciter un poème, while réciter par cœur means to recite from memory.
Other French words for “recite”
Elle scande la poésie pour en montrer le rythme.
She recites the poem to show its rhythm.