French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
annonce
Pronunciation
IPA/anɔ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounannouncement
Example
L'annonce sera affichée demain.
The announcement will be displayed tomorrow.
More examples
Ils ont publié une annonce sur le site.
They published an announcement on the website.
Core concept
A brief notice made visible or audible to a wider audience.
Common phrases
faire une annonce
make an announcement
afficher une annonce
display an announcement
passer une annonce
place an advertisement
Similar words
publicité: Promotional material designed to advertise a product or service.
petite annonce: A short classified notice about selling, buying, or hiring.
avis: A concise notice posted to communicate a warning or other message.
note: A brief written message used to provide information or directions.
Definition in French
Message bref destiné à informer le public d'une nouvelle, d'une décision ou d'une offre.
Word origin
Annonce is formed from annoncer, inherited through Old French from Latin annuntiare, meaning to report or make known.
Usage tips
- Faire une annonce usually presents information officially, while passer une annonce usually means placing an advertisement or notice in a publication or online.