Cite (en. Quoted)

/sit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To refer to something, especially a document, source, or author.

During her presentation, she cited several studies.

Lors de son exposé, elle a cité plusieurs études.

To summon to court.

He has been summoned to appear next week.

Il a été cité à comparaître la semaine prochaine.

To mention something in order to give credit.

The author cites an important work in his book.

L'auteur cite une œuvre importante dans son livre.

From the Latin 'citare', meaning 'to call' or 'to mention'.

cite sources

Mentioning where the information comes from.

citer des sources

cited by

Mentioned by someone or something.

cité par

to be cited

To be called to testify or to appear.

se faire citer

citation

Act of citing a source or an author.

citation

citer

Person who cites.

citateur

citability

Quality of being cited.

citabilité

To cite informally or in jest.

He cited his friend as if he were an expert.

Il a cité son ami comme si c'était un expert.

To bring up a topic to discredit it.

He cites the mistakes of his opponent to ridicule him.

Il cite les erreurs de son adversaire pour le ridiculiser.