French word

bulletin

Pronunciation

IPA/bylətɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnotice

Example

Il y a un bulletin sur le tableau.

There is a notice on the board.

Illustration for bulletin (notice)

More examples

Le bulletin d'information commence à midi.

The news bulletin starts at noon.

Core concept

A brief information dispatch that packages an official notice, practical update, or short report.

Common phrases

  • bulletin d'information

    news bulletin

  • bulletin météo

    weather bulletin

Similar words

avis: A brief posted or written notice giving a warning or guidance.
annonce: A short public announcement about an event, product, or service.
note: A brief written memo recording key points or a message.
message: Information or a message conveyed to someone orally or in writing.

Definition in French

Document bref, imprimé ou diffusé, portant une information officielle, pratique ou un compte rendu.

Word origin

The French noun comes through Italian bollettino from bolletta, with the family tracing back to Latin bulla for a sealed official document.

Usage tips

  • Added words specify the type, as in bulletin météo for a weather forecast, bulletin de vote for a ballot paper, and bulletin scolaire for a school report.

Other meanings

  • news bulletinnoun
  • weather forecastnoun
  • ballot papernoun
  • report cardnoun

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