French Conversation · Level 121
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French word
dénonciation
Pronunciation
IPA/denɔ̃sjasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounaccusation
Example
La dénonciation a conduit à une enquête.
The accusation led to an investigation.
More examples
Une dénonciation sur les réseaux sociaux a déclenché un débat.
A denunciation on social media triggered a debate.
Core concept
A formal act that puts wrongdoing or a decision to end an agreement before the relevant outside party.
Common phrases
dénonciation sur les réseaux sociaux
denunciation on social media
dénonciation publique
public denunciation
Similar words
plainte: A formal complaint to police or another authority seeking protection or punishment.
signalement: A notice to the relevant authority about a problem, danger, or nuisance.
témoignage: A statement describing what was seen or heard during an accident or incident.
délation: A malicious or self-serving report of someone else's violation to the authorities.
Definition in French
Désigne l'acte de rendre public une infraction ou d'en informer une autorité; peut aussi, dans le domaine contractuel, désigner la notification unilatérale mettant fin à un contrat.
Word origin
The noun dénonciation was formed in French from dénoncer with -ation and ultimately comes through Old French from Latin denuntiatio and denuntiare, meaning to announce or report.
Usage tips
- Dénonciation is feminine, so the usual form is une dénonciation and not un dénonciation.