French Conversation · Level 59
74 words
French word
influencer
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃flyɑ̃se/
Meaning
- verbinfluence
Example
Les réseaux sociaux influencent les jeunes.
Social media influence young people.
More examples
La publicité peut influencer nos achats.
Advertising can influence our purchases.
Core concept
A ripple moving through a group, with each wave altering later choices or actions.
Common phrases
influencer quelqu'un
influence someone
influencer l'opinion publique
influence public opinion
influencer une décision
influence a decision
Similar words
affecter: To bring about a change in someone's state or feelings.
toucher: To move someone emotionally or touch their heart.
orienter: To steer someone's judgment or actions toward a particular course.
manipuler: To cunningly control someone to serve personal interests.
Definition in French
Provoquer un changement dans les choix, les croyances ou le comportement d'autrui par des paroles, des actions ou un exemple.
Word origin
French influencer is formed from influence with the verb ending -er and ultimately traces back to Latin influere, 'to flow into'.
Usage tips
- Influencer takes a direct object, as in influencer les jeunes, so influencer sur is not the usual construction.