stimuler des recommandation

You will mostly use this in a professional or semi-professional context. It sounds strategic and smart. You can pair it with verbs like chercher à (to seek to) or réussir à (to succeed in). For example, you might say you want to stimuler des recommandations by offering a discount to existing clients. It’s a very active phrase. You aren't just receiving recommendations; you are the spark that starts the fire. Just remember to keep the s on recommandations because you usually want more than one!

Use this during business meetings or when discussing your career strategy. It’s perfect for LinkedIn posts about networking or marketing brainstorms. If you are a freelancer, this is your bread and butter. You can also use it when talking to a mentor about how to get more clients. It fits perfectly in any conversation about 'le bouche-à-oreille' (word of mouth). Even in a casual setting with a friend, you might use it if you're discussing a side hustle or a new project.

Don’t use this in very intimate or emotional settings. You wouldn't say you want to stimuler des recommandations for a romantic partner—that sounds like you're running a dating agency! Also, avoid using it for medical prescriptions. In French, a doctor gives an ordonnance, not a recommandation in this sense. Using it there would make you sound like a pharmaceutical rep rather than a patient. Finally, don't use it if you are just asking one person for one specific favor; it implies a broader effort.

In France, trust (la confiance) is the ultimate currency. French business culture is often less about 'cold calling' and more about 'who you know.' The concept of le réseau (the network) is sacred. Because the French can be skeptical of traditional advertising, a recommendation from a trusted peer carries immense weight. This phrase reflects the modern, entrepreneurial shift in France where people are becoming more comfortable with 'American-style' networking while keeping that essential French focus on personal trust.

If you want to sound a bit more modern or 'start-up,' you might say booster le bouche-à-oreille. If you are talking about a formal referral program with rewards, use inciter au parrainage. In a more academic or formal report, you might see favoriser les prescriptions. But for most professional situations, stimuler des recommandations is the perfect balance of sophisticated and practical.