English–French
“suppress” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁepʁime/
Example
Il a essayé de réprimer son rire pendant la réunion.
He tried to suppress his laughter during the meeting.
How to say “suppress” in French
“Suppress” in French is réprimer.
Something rising outward is forced back by self-control or by an external authority.
Example sentences with réprimer
Elle n'arrive pas à réprimer ses larmes.
She can't suppress her tears.
Tips for using réprimer
- The noun répression shares this root and usually refers to organized or coercive suppression, while réprimer also describes personal restraint.