French Conversation · Level 33
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French word
divulgation
Pronunciation
IPA/divylgasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine noundisclosure
Example
La divulgation des résultats est prévue demain.
The disclosure of the results is scheduled for tomorrow.
More examples
Une divulgation de photos privées a provoqué un scandale.
The disclosure of private photos caused a scandal.
Core concept
Information moving from a restricted source into public view through an official release.
Common phrases
divulgation des notes
disclosure of grades
divulgation de photos privées
disclosure of private photos
divulgation de données personnelles
disclosure of personal data
Similar words
publication: Presenting a report or article to the public in print or on the web.
annonce: A short announcement of an event or item of news.
communiqué: An official short statement conveying information from a government or group.
Definition in French
Mise à la connaissance du public d'une information, par exemple la publication de résultats ou d'un communiqué.
Word origin
French divulgation comes from Latin divulgare, "to make public," through French divulguer and the noun-forming suffix -ation.
Usage tips
- Divulgation is formal and often refers to official disclosure, while everyday contexts may more naturally use publication or annonce.
Other meanings
- publicationnoun
Opposites
- secretsecretnoun
- confidentialitéconfidentialitynoun
Related words
- divulguerdiscloseverb
- divulguédisclosedadjective