Citation (en. Quote)

/si.ta.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Excerpt from a text or mention of an author.

In his essay, he included a famous citation from Victor Hugo.

Dans son essai, il a inclus une citation célèbre de Victor Hugo.

Official summons to appear, particularly in court.

He received a citation to appear before the court.

Il a reçu une citation à comparaître devant le tribunal.

From the Latin 'citare' which means 'to call', 'to cite'.

source citation

Mention of a reference used in a text.

citation de source

legal citation

Summons to appear before a court.

citation juridique

literary citation

Excerpt from a literary work.

citation littéraire

to cite

Mention a source or an author.

citer

reference

Indication of a source of information.

référence

excerpt

Part of a text drawn from a larger set.

extrait

Pitaou, that's a citation!

When someone jokes about a well-known citation.

Quand quelqu'un blague sur une citation connue.

He gave me a citation!

When you receive a summons unexpectedly.

Quand on reçoit une convocation de manière inattendue.