French Conversation · Level 37
74 words
French word
énonciation
Pronunciation
IPA/enɔ̃sjasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounstatement
Example
Son énonciation a été claire et concise.
His statement was clear and concise.
More examples
On n'a pas entendu son énonciation à cause du bruit.
We didn't hear his utterance because of the noise.
Core concept
The act of shaping a thought or declaration into clear words.
Common phrases
une énonciation audible
an audible utterance
une énonciation hésitante
a hesitant utterance
Similar words
propos: A short remark or opinion made in conversation or writing.
déclaration: A clear, formal statement made for public announcement.
Definition in French
Action de prononcer ou de formuler une déclaration ou un propos.
Word origin
Énonciation derives from French énoncer with the suffix -ation, while énoncer comes from Latin enuntiare, meaning to announce or state.
Usage tips
- In linguistics, énonciation often denotes the act or circumstances of producing an utterance, while énoncé denotes the resulting utterance.