French word

synthétiser

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛ̃tetize/

Meaning

  • verbsummarize

Example

Il faut synthétiser les points principaux avant la réunion.

The main points need to be summarized before the meeting.

Illustration for synthétiser (summarize)

More examples

Elle a réussi à synthétiser les informations en quelques phrases.

She succeeded in synthesizing the information into a few sentences.

Core concept

Separate strands of information are gathered into a concise whole that reveals the main idea.

Common phrases

  • synthétiser les informations

    synthesize the information

  • synthétiser un texte

    summarize a text

  • synthétiser les points clés

    synthesize the key points

Similar words

résumer: Briefly state the key points of lengthy content.
présenter: Set out materials or ideas for others in an orderly way.
organiser: Put information or tasks into a logical order or classification.
rassembler: Collect separate objects or pieces of information in one place.

Definition in French

Rassembler et présenter de façon concise les éléments essentiels pour dégager une idée générale.

Word origin

The verb synthétiser was formed in French from synthèse with the productive suffix -iser; synthèse ultimately comes from Greek sun and tithenai.

Usage tips

  • In many everyday contexts, résumer is more common, while synthétiser often suggests combining several sources into a coherent summary.

Other meanings

  • synthesizeverb

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