French Conversation · Level 54
73 words
French word
notifier
Pronunciation
IPA/notifje/
Meaning
- verbnotify
Example
Le service m'a notifié la décision.
The department notified me of the decision.
More examples
La mairie a notifié les habitants du changement.
The city hall notified residents of the change.
Core concept
An official notice delivering information or a decision through a formal channel.
Common phrases
notifier quelque chose à quelqu'un
notify someone of something
notifier la décision
give notice of the decision
Similar words
informer: To give someone new information or tell them about a fact.
prévenir: To tell someone about an event or plan in advance so they can prepare.
annoncer: To make news or a decision known publicly.
avertir: To warn someone about a danger or problem.
Definition in French
Porter formellement à la connaissance de quelqu'un une information, une décision ou une modification, souvent dans un cadre administratif.
Word origin
The French verb notifier is a learned borrowing from Latin notificare, formed from notus, 'known', and facere, 'make'.
Usage tips
- Notifier has a formal administrative register, while dire or prévenir is usually more natural for ordinary personal messages.