emphasise

souligner, insister sur

Faire ressortir qu’une chose est particulièrement importante ou mérite de l’attention.

En anglais simple : To show that something is especially important or deserves attention.

• Please emphasise the main point.
• The teacher emphasised the importance of regular practice.
• She emphasises that everyone must follow the safety rules.

Comment l'utiliser : emphasise something (The report emphasises the need for better housing.); emphasise that… (He emphasised that the decision was final.)

Synonymes : stress, highlight, underline

Contraires : downplay

Expressions courantes : emphasise the importance, emphasise a point