English–French
“urge” in French
How to say “urge” in French
“Urge” in French is inciter.
A person nudges another toward an action through encouragement, urging, or pressure.
Example sentences with inciter
La campagne a incité les jeunes à voter.
The campaign encouraged young people to vote.
Tips for using inciter
- The usual construction is inciter quelqu'un à faire quelque chose, with à before the infinitive.
Other French words for “urge”
Le coach a exhorté son équipe avant le match.
The coach urged his team before the match.