French word

promouvoir

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁomuvwaʁ/

Meaning

  • verbpromote

Example

Le gouvernement veut promouvoir les énergies renouvelables.

The government wants to promote renewable energy.

Illustration for promouvoir (promote)

More examples

La ville cherche à promouvoir la participation citoyenne.

The city is seeking to promote civic participation.

Core concept

A path carrying a cause, practice, or person forward until it gains reach or a higher position.

Common phrases

  • promouvoir les énergies renouvelables

    promote renewable energy

  • promouvoir la santé

    promote health

  • promouvoir une initiative

    promote an initiative

Similar words

encourager: To give people motivation or confidence to take action.
favoriser: To create conditions that help something develop successfully.
soutenir: To provide people or activities with support so they can continue.
stimuler: To increase activity or response and give it momentum.

Definition in French

Favoriser le développement ou l'adoption de quelque chose en facilitant sa progression ou sa diffusion.

Word origin

The French verb is inherited from Latin prōmovēre, whose meaning "move forward" developed into encouraging progress, wider adoption, and advancement.

Usage tips

  • For commercial publicity, faire la promotion de is also common, while promouvoir often sounds more formal with policies, causes, or institutions.

Other meanings

  • advertiseverb

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