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emphasize

English translation of emphasize

emphasize

The French equivalent of the verb 'emphasize' is 'insister'. It is used to give special importance to something or someone, just like in English. For example, 'Il faut insister sur la ponctualité' means 'We must emphasize punctuality'.


Example sentences using: emphasize

Je voudrais souligner l'importance de cette réunion.

English translation of Je voudrais souligner l'importance de cette réunion.

I would like to emphasize the importance of this meeting.

This phrase is usually used in formal contexts, where the speaker wishes to draw attention to the significance of a particular event or issue, in this case, a meeting.

Il est essentiel d'accentuer nos efforts pour obtenir de meilleurs résultats.

English translation of Il est essentiel d'accentuer nos efforts pour obtenir de meilleurs résultats.

It is essential to emphasize our efforts to get better results.

In this phrase, the speaker is calling for increased efforts, emphasizing that this is crucial to achieving better outcomes. It is particularly relevant to work or project contexts.

Nous devons mettre l'accent sur la qualité plutôt que sur la quantité.

English translation of Nous devons mettre l'accent sur la qualité plutôt que sur la quantité.

We must emphasize quality over quantity.

This phrase is commonly used to argue that focusing on the quality of something, rather than merely the quantity, will yield superior results. It is applicable in many contexts such as work, studies, or life in general.

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