Annonçait (en. Announced)
[anɔ̃se]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To make known an upcoming event.
The teacher announced the start of exams.
Le professeur annonçait le début des examens.
To warn about something.
She announced the good news to her family.
Elle annonçait la bonne nouvelle à sa famille.
To signify an imminent change.
The change in direction announced a new era for the company.
Le changement de direction annonçait une nouvelle ère pour l'entreprise.
Etymology
From the verb 'annoncer', derived from the Latin 'positionem', meaning 'to make known'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to announce the color
To make one's intentions or opinions known.
annoncer la couleur
to announce a change
To inform about the arrival of a new situation.
annoncer un changement
Related Words
announce
To let someone know something.
annoncer
notification
Action of notifying information.
notification
pre-announce
To announce in advance.
préannoncer
Slang Meanings
To make a noise about.
He announced his return on social media; all his friends were informed.
Il a annoncé son retour sur les réseaux, tous ses amis étaient au courant.
To take the lead by announcing.
She announced that she was leaving before someone else said it.
Elle a annoncé qu'elle partait, avant que quelqu'un d'autre le dise.