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énoncer

state, enunciate, set out

verb eh-nohn-SEH Rare

Usage Note

Énoncer means to formulate or articulate something clearly, typically a rule, principle, or proposition. It is more formal than dire and often appears in academic, legal, and scientific contexts: énoncer une loi means 'to state a law'. The noun form is énoncé, which in education refers to the wording of an exam question.

Examples

"Il énonça la règle clairement."

Natural Translation

He stated the rule clearly.

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