English–French

“suggest” in French

French

Alsosuggérer

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁopoze/

Example

Je propose une idée pour la réunion.

I suggest an idea for the meeting.

Illustration for proposer (suggest)

How to say “suggest” in French

“Suggest” in French is proposer.

A card laid on a table for another person to examine and either take up or set aside.

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

Example sentences with proposer

Je propose un nouveau jeu à mes amis.

I suggest a new game to my friends.

Je te propose de prendre un café demain.

I propose having coffee tomorrow.

Tips for using proposer

  • The usual patterns are proposer quelque chose à quelqu'un, proposer de faire quelque chose, and proposer que followed by the subjunctive.

Other French words for “suggest”

Je te suggère ce livre.

I recommend this book to you.

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