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French Translation of “inspire”

inspire (ɪnˈspaɪəʳ Pronunciation for inspire

Translations

transitive verb

  1. [+ person] inspirer

    to inspire sb to do sth inspirer qn pour faire qch ⇒ The landscape inspired her to produce some beautiful paintings. Le paysage l'a inspirée pour produire de belles toiles. ⇒ The bohemian lifestyle of Paris inspired him to write his first novel. La bohème parisienne fut l'inspiration derrière son premier roman. ⇒ What inspired you to buy that hat? Qu'est-ce qui vous a donné l'idée d'acheter ce chapeau?, Comment vous êtes-vous mis en tête d'acheter ce chapeau?

  2. [+ work of art] inspirer
    1. [+ confidence, hope, respect, loyalty] inspirer
    2. [+ fear] inspirer

    to inspire sth in sb inspirer qch à qn ⇒ He inspires fierce loyalty in his friends. Il inspire une farouche loyauté à ses amis.

    to inspire confidence in sb inspirer confiance à qn

Similar Words

= motivate, move, cause, stimulate, encourage, influence, persuade, spur, be responsible for, animate, rouse, instil, infuse, hearten, enliven, imbue, spark off, energize, galvanize, gee up, inspirit, fire or touch the imagination of,
= give rise to, cause, produce, result in, prompt, stir, spawn, engender

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