French Word · Intermediate
concevoir
to design
Pronunciation: /kɔ̃.sə.vwaʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to design".
Example
Ne regardons donc plus comme des principes absolus des faits n’ayant jamais existé que dans l’imagination de ceux qui les ont conçus[…]
Let us therefore no longer consider as absolute principles facts which have never existed, save in the imagination of those who conceived them […]
Practice tips
- Practice concevoir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.