French Conversation · Level 102
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French word
souligner
Pronunciation
IPA/suliɲe/
Meaning
- verbunderline
Example
Peux-tu souligner ce mot dans le texte ?
Can you underline this word in the text?
More examples
Il a souligné l'importance du projet pendant la réunion.
He emphasized the importance of the project during the meeting.
Core concept
A word marked from below so it stands out from the surrounding text.
Common phrases
souligner un mot
underline a word
souligner l'importance de
emphasize the importance of ___
Similar words
surligner: Coloring over words or phrases to make them more noticeable.
signaler: Pointing out a fact or piece of information.
accentuer: Giving greater strength or prominence to a particular feature.
noter: Recording an important point for later recall.
Definition in French
Mettre une ligne sous un mot ou un passage pour le rendre plus visible.
Word origin
The verb developed in Old French from sou(s)ligner, combining sous, 'under', with ligne, 'line', from Latin linea.
Usage tips
- Beyond literal underlining, souligner commonly means 'to emphasize' a point or feature in figurative use.
Other meanings
- emphasizeverb
Opposites
- minimiserminimizeverb
Related words
- soulignéunderlinedadjective
- soulignementemphasisnoun