This is the 4965th most frequent French word.
souligne
"Souligne" means "underlines" or "emphasizes."
'Souligne' here is used similarly to 'emphasizes' or 'highlights', stressing a point in a discussion.
Elle souligne qu'il est nécessaire de respecter les règles.
She highlights that it is necessary to respect the rules.
Here, 'souligne' is used to mean 'emphasize, underline' in a metaphorical context.
Le professeur souligne l'importance de la ponctualité.
The teacher underscores the importance of punctuality.
In this sentence, 'souligne' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'to underline' physical text.