English–French
“tell” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁakɔ̃te/
Example
Elle m'a raconté une histoire pour m'endormir.
She told me a story to help me fall asleep.
How to say “tell” in French
“Tell” in French is raconter.
Someone unfolds a story scene by scene so another person can follow its progress.
Example sentences with raconter
Peux-tu raconter ce qui s'est passé hier soir ?
Can you tell what happened last night?
Tips for using raconter
- Dire can report a fact briefly, whereas raconter suits a story, anecdote, or sequence presented with its progression.
Other French words for “tell”
Elle conte une légende au coin du feu.
She tells a legend by the fireside.
Il m'a relaté son voyage en Afrique.
He told me about his trip to Africa.
Il m'informe toujours quand il arrive.
He always tells me when he arrives.
Je communique la nouvelle à Marie.
I tell Marie the news.