French Word · Intermediate
résumer
to summarize, to sum up
Pronunciation: /ʁe.zy.me/
Meaning
to summarize, to sum up
Example
Le caractère d'une personne résume la manière dont cette personne réagit habituellement dans une situation donnée.
A person's character sums up how they usually react in a given situation.
Practice tips
- Practice résumer 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.