English–French

“underline” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/suliɲe/

Example

Peux-tu souligner ce mot dans le texte ?

Can you underline this word in the text?

Illustration for souligner (underline)

How to say “underline” in French

“Underline” in French is souligner.

A word marked from below so it stands out from the surrounding text.

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

Example sentences with souligner

Il a souligné l'importance du projet pendant la réunion.

He emphasized the importance of the project during the meeting.

Tips for using souligner

  • Beyond literal underlining, souligner commonly means 'to emphasize' a point or feature in figurative use.

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