amplifier
/ɑ̃.pli.fje/
The English verb 'amplify' is translated into French as amplifier.
amplifier is used to mean increasing the amplitude of something. Depending on the specific context of your sentence, you may also use synonyms such as augmenter to mean 'to increase', renforcer to mean 'to strengthen' or accentuer to mean 'to accentuate'.
Meaning: increase amplitude (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /ɑ̃.pli.fje/.
Did you know?
- In a legal or administrative context, French uses the term ampliation to refer to the official certified copy of a document, which 'amplifies' the original's authority.
- Unlike English, which uses 'amplify' broadly, French speakers often prefer booster as a borrowed English word in casual settings to mean 'to amplify' or 'to boost' energy and performance.
- In French, the word amplificateur is frequently shortened to the slang term ampli when referring to a guitar or musical amplifier.
Examples in context
- Je veux seulement amplifier ma compréhension du monde.I just want to amplify my understanding of the world.This sentence illustrates using amplifier to express the desire to expand one's understanding.Tatoeba #12254824 by Rovo, translation #12255671 by Miktsoanit
- Nous devons amplifier nos efforts pour régler ce problème.We must amplify our efforts to solve this problem.
- L'amplification de cette idée s'avère essentielle pour le projet.Amplifying this idea is crucial for the project.
- Il faut amplifier le son de la guitare.We need to amplify the sound of the guitar.
- Le haut-parleur sert à amplifier la musique.The loudspeaker is used to amplify the music.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are setting up sound equipment for a presentation.
- ChloéNathan, on n'entend rien du tout.Nathan, we can't hear anything at all.
- NathanJe vais amplifier le volume maintenant.I'm going to amplify the volume now.
- ChloéC'est beaucoup mieux, merci.That's much better, thank you.
- NathanDe rien, Chloé, c'est prêt.You're welcome, Chloé, it's ready.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry amplifier, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
