French Conversation · Level 127
45 words
French word
proférer
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁofeʁe/
Meaning
- verbsay
Example
Il n'a proféré aucun mot pendant la réunion.
He did not say a single word during the meeting.
More examples
Dans la rue, il a proféré un juron.
On the street, he uttered a swear word.
Core concept
A forceful voice pushing words outward toward listeners.
Similar words
dire: To express thoughts or information in words.
annoncer: To inform people about an event or piece of information.
murmurer: To speak in a very soft, hushed voice.
insulter: To address someone with insulting or abusive words.
Definition in French
Prononcer à voix haute des paroles, souvent avec force ou solennité.
Word origin
French proférer comes through Old French from Latin proferre, formed from pro- for "forward" and ferre for "carry," with the sense of carrying words forth aloud.
Usage tips
- Proférer is more formal and forceful than dire and often introduces threats, insults, or other striking words.
Other meanings
- utterverb
Opposites
- se tairebe silentverb