French Conversation · Level 137
30 words
French word
axer
Pronunciation
IPA/akse/
Meaning
- verbfocus on ___
Example
Le projet est axé sur les besoins des utilisateurs.
The project is focused on the users' needs.
More examples
La réunion doit s'axer sur les priorités.
The meeting should focus on priorities.
Core concept
An axis makes one chosen element the center that directs attention, action, or organization.
Common phrases
s'axer sur
focus on
axer l'attention sur
direct attention to
axer un discours sur
center a speech on
Similar words
orienter: To direct someone or something in a particular direction or toward a specific goal.
concentrer: To gather resources or attention in one place.
mettre l'accent sur: To give special importance to a particular point or aspect.
souligner: To emphasize a particular point or piece of information.
Definition in French
Centrer l'attention, l'action ou l'organisation sur un élément donné.
Word origin
French axer is formed from axe, which comes from Latin axis through French, with the regular verb ending -er.
Usage tips
- The usual pattern is axer quelque chose sur quelque chose, as in axer un projet sur les besoins des utilisateurs.