French Conversation · Level 24
90 words
French word
attribution
Pronunciation
IPA/atʁibysjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounassignment
Example
L'attribution des tâches est claire.
The assignment of tasks is clear.
More examples
L'attribution des responsabilités se fera ce matin.
The assignment of responsibilities will take place this morning.
Core concept
A clear assignment that links a person or thing to a task, responsibility, use, or source.
Common phrases
attribution des tâches
assignment of tasks
attribution de responsabilités
assignment of responsibilities
Similar words
mission: A duty assigned for a defined purpose.
crédit: Recognition of a person's contribution to a work.
allocation: Setting aside money or goods for a particular purpose.
Definition in French
Fait de désigner une personne ou une chose pour une tâche, une responsabilité ou un usage précis.
Word origin
French attribution comes from medieval Latin attributio, related to attribuere, and developed through Old French with meanings involving assignment and attribution.
Usage tips
- Attribution is feminine, so standard forms include une attribution and l'attribution.