French Conversation · Level 118
59 words
French word
imputer
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃pyte/
Meaning
- verbattribute
Example
Ne lui impute pas cette erreur.
Do not attribute this error to him.
More examples
On ne peut pas toujours imputer ses erreurs aux autres.
You can't always blame your mistakes on others.
Core concept
A fault or burden entered on a person's account.
Common phrases
imputer quelque chose à quelqu'un
blame something on someone
imputer une erreur à quelqu'un
blame a mistake on someone
Similar words
reprocher: Blame someone for inappropriate conduct or a shortcoming.
accuser: Accuse someone of committing a crime or wrongdoing.
attribuer: Attribute a cause or result to a particular person or thing.
Definition in French
Rendre responsable quelqu'un de quelque chose, c'est-à-dire attribuer une faute, une conséquence ou une charge à cette personne.
Word origin
Latin imputare combines in- with putare, 'reckon' or 'assess'; it first referred to charging an amount to an account and later to attributing blame or responsibility.
Usage tips
- French imputer takes the thing as a direct object and the person with à, as in imputer une faute à quelqu'un.