English–French

“recommend” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁone/

Example

Le médecin prône une alimentation équilibrée.

The doctor recommends a balanced diet.

Illustration for prôner (recommend)

How to say “recommend” in French

“Recommend” in French is prôner.

A public voice holding up one course of action as the model for others.

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

Example sentences with prôner

Il prône la paix dans son quartier.

He advocates peace in his neighborhood.

Tips for using prôner

  • Prôner takes a direct object, as in prôner une alimentation équilibrée, rather than a preposition such as pour.

Other French words for “recommend”

Je vous conseille ce restaurant.

I recommend this restaurant to you.

Je préconise de manger plus de légumes.

I recommend eating more vegetables.

Je te recommande ce film.

I recommend this film.

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