how to pronounce intensifier

/ɛ̃.tɑ̃.si.fje/

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intensifier is pronounced in four syllables

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ɛ̃

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ɑ̃

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An example use of intensifier in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… pôle emploi va intensifier le contrôle …”

meanings of intensifier

verb:

To intensify.

intensifier frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word intensifier occurs in french on average 2.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.