recite

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de dire à haute voix ou de déclamer un poème, un passage ou une liste de mémoire.

A verb used to indicate the act of repeating aloud or declaiming a poem, passage, or list from memory.

1. Perform in elocutionB2formalart

   To deliver a piece of text, such as a poem or speech, in a formal or expressive manner, often as a performance.

   réciter

   • She recited a sonnet with perfect elocution at the competition.
   • The actor recited the monologue with great emotion.
   • He recited the poem in a dramatic style for the audience.

   Synonymesdeclaimdeliverorateperformpresentrender

2. Repeat aloud from memoryB1formal

   To say something aloud that has been memorized, such as a passage, list, or prayer.

   Réciter

   • The students recited the multiplication table in unison.
   • He recited the pledge of allegiance from memory.
   • She recited the entire speech without looking at her notes.

   Synonymesdeclaimdeliverquoterattle offreel offrepeat

3. Render verballyB2formalart

   To express or present something in spoken words, often in a structured or artistic way.

   Réciter

   • The bard recited the epic tale to the gathered crowd.
   • He recited the lyrics of the song with passion.
   • She recited a short story at the literary event.

   Synonymesdeclaimdelivernarratequoterelaterepeatspeakutter

4. Narrate or give a detailed accountB2formal

   To tell a story or describe an event in detail, often in a sequential manner.

   raconter en détail

   • The witness recited the events of the accident to the police.
   • He recited his adventures during the expedition.
   • She recited the history of the family with great accuracy.

   Synonymeschronicledescribedetailnarraterecountrelatereporttell

5. Specify individuallyC1formal

   To list or mention items one by one in a clear and detailed manner.

   Énumérer

   • The accountant recited the expenses line by line.
   • He recited the ingredients required for the recipe.
   • She recited the names of all the participants in the workshop.

   Synonymesdetailenumeratelistnamerecount