French Conversation · Level 62
76 words
French word
proclamer
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁoklame/
Meaning
- verbannounce
Example
Le maire proclame les résultats.
The mayor announces the results.
More examples
Elle a proclamé son soutien au candidat.
She proclaimed her support for the candidate.
Core concept
A public voice giving an official announcement weight and ceremony.
Common phrases
proclamer haut et fort
proclaim loudly and clearly
proclamer son soutien
proclaim one's support
proclamer son amour
proclaim one's love
Similar words
annoncer: To give people information about an event, plan, or other matter.
déclarer: To state a fact or intention clearly in formal language or an official setting.
affirmer: To state an opinion or fact firmly and with confidence.
Definition in French
Annoncer solennellement et publiquement une décision, un fait ou un résultat, en marquant son caractère officiel.
Word origin
French proclamer comes from Latin proclamare, formed from pro-, 'forward', and clamare, 'to shout', and developed from public calling to official declaration.
Usage tips
- Proclamer is formal and often appears with an official object such as les résultats, while annoncer is more neutral in everyday speech.