Bulletin (en. Bulletin)

/by.le.tɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Periodic document containing news or information.
I received the school's information bulletin.
J'ai reçu le bulletin d'informations de l'école.
Voting paper or ballot sheet.
He slipped his ballot into the ballot box.
Il a glissé son bulletin dans l'urne.
List of results or scores, especially for exams.
The report card is very important at the end of the year.
Le bulletin de notes est très important à la fin de l'année.

Etymology

From the Latin 'bulletinus', diminutive of 'bulla' which means bubble or seal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

weather report
Weather forecasts.
bulletin météo
report card
Document indicating a student's academic results.
bulletin scolaire
municipal bulletin
Document published by the municipality with local news.
bulletin municipal
health bulletin
Report regarding the health status of the population.
bulletin de santé

Related Words

voting bulletin
Sheet used for voting during an election.
bulletin de vote
registration form
Document to register for an event or institution.
bulletin d'inscription
information bulletin
Communication of information, often in the form of a newsletter.
bulletin d'information

Slang Meanings

Responsibility or duty, often used by students.
I had a homework bulletin due for tomorrow.
J'ai eu un bulletin de devoirs à rendre pour demain.
Assessment or grade, especially in an academic context.
My teacher gave me a good report for this term.
Mon prof m'a donné un bon bulletin pour ce trimestre.