avouer
to confess / to admit
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/a.vwe/
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Cultural Note
'Avouer' carries weight in French — it implies vulnerability and sincerity. In romantic contexts, 'avouer ses sentiments' is a significant emotional milestone in French relationships.
📝 Example Sentences
Je dois t'avouer quelque chose.
I have to confess something to you.
Il a avoué ses sentiments.
He confessed his feelings.