French word

audit

Pronunciation

IPA/odit/

Meaning

  • masculine nounaudit

Example

L'audit commence demain.

The audit begins tomorrow.

Illustration for audit (audit)

More examples

L'entreprise a demandé un audit externe.

The company requested an external audit.

Core concept

A documented professional check traces how a service, product, or organization meets defined standards and reports the evidence.

Common phrases

  • audit interne

    internal audit

  • audit financier

    financial audit

  • faire un audit

    conduct an audit

Similar words

rapport: A document summarizing the findings of an inquiry or inspection.
contrôle: A check that procedures and their implementation comply with rules.
enquête: An inquiry that establishes facts or circumstances through interviews and research.
vérification: A check of data or records to confirm their accuracy.

Definition in French

Vérification officielle et documentée visant à contrôler la conformité et la qualité d'un service, d'un produit ou d'une gestion, souvent réalisée par des professionnels qualifiés.

Word origin

The French noun audit came through English from Latin auditus, formed from audire, and its modern meaning reflects a shift from hearing proceedings to formal checking.

Usage tips

  • French often discusses the outcome with rapport d'audit or recommandations d'audit rather than naming the audit alone.

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