English–French

“wake” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeveje/

Example

Je vais réveiller les enfants à sept heures.

I will wake the children at seven o'clock.

Illustration for réveiller (wake)

How to say “wake” in French

“Wake” in French is réveiller.

Something dormant is stirred until it becomes awake, responsive, or conscious again.

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

Example sentences with réveiller

Le parfum peut réveiller les sens.

The perfume can awaken the senses.

Tips for using réveiller

  • The reflexive form se réveiller means to wake up, whereas réveiller without se normally means to wake another person or stir awareness.

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