French word

préconiser

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁekonize/

Meaning

  • verbrecommend

Example

Je préconise de manger plus de légumes.

I recommend eating more vegetables.

Illustration for préconiser (recommend)

More examples

Le nutritionniste préconise une alimentation équilibrée.

The nutritionist recommends a balanced diet.

Core concept

A public voice placing one preferred course on a platform for others to follow.

Common phrases

  • préconiser de

    recommend ___ing

  • préconiser une alimentation équilibrée

    recommend a balanced diet

  • préconiser de dormir davantage

    recommend getting more sleep

Similar words

recommander: Indicate that a choice or action is good and encourage its adoption.
conseiller: Give useful advice that encourages someone to take a specific action.
suggérer: Gently put forward an idea or option, hinting that it could be adopted.
proposer: Present a specific proposal or plan for consideration and adoption.

Definition in French

Conseiller vivement une action ou soutenir publiquement une mesure.

Word origin

French préconiser traces back to Latin praeco, meaning a herald or public announcer, through the related verb praeconizare.

Usage tips

  • Préconiser belongs mainly to formal or institutional language, whereas conseiller and recommander are more common in ordinary personal advice.

Other meanings

  • advocateverb

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