/pʁɔ.mu.vwaʁ/
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to promote, to further
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Word origin
From Latin promovere ('to move forward'), from pro- ('forward') and movere ('to move'). English 'promote' and 'promotion' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- promovere
- English cognates
- promote, promotion, move
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular french-irregular conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | promeus | promouvais | promus | promouvrai | promouvrais |
| tu | promeus | promouvais | promus | promouvras | promouvrais |
| il/elle | promeut | promouvait | promut | promouvra | promouvrait |
| nous | promouvons | promouvions | promûmes | promouvrons | promouvrions |
| vous | promouvez | promouviez | promûtes | promouvrez | promouvriez |
| ils/elles | promeuvent | promouvaient | promurent | promouvront | promouvraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | promeuve | promusse |
| tu | promeuves | promusses |
| il/elle | promeuve | promût |
| nous | promouvions | promussions |
| vous | promouviez | promussiez |
| ils/elles | promeuvent | promussent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | promeus |
| nous | promouvons |
| vous | promouvez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- promouvant
- Past participle
- promu · promue · promus · promues
Examples
tourisme .
The town wants to promote green tourism in the region.
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He was promoted to director after five years in the company.
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This association promotes reading among young people.
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The authorities are trying to promote equality between the sexes.
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The singer is travelling to promote his new album.
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