Cf (en. Cf)

[seː ɛf]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Abbreviation used in reference to another source.

During writing, I used 'cf.' to indicate an additional reference.

Lors de la rédaction, j'ai utilisé 'cf.' pour indiquer une référence supplémentaire.

Of Latin origin, 'confer', meaning 'compare'.

cf. to

reference to a source

cf. à

cf. in the text

see in the document

cf. dans le texte

cf. note 1

refer to note number one

cf. note 1

confer

establish a relationship between things

conférer

reference

a source to which one refers

référence

Humorous use outside an academic context.

He wrote about the party, cf. the successful evening!

Il a écrit sur la fête, cf. la soirée réussie!