Communique (en. Communicate)

/kɔ.my.nik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An official statement or message intended to inform the public.
The minister issued a communiqué regarding the new measures.
Le ministre a publié un communiqué concernant les nouvelles mesures.
A formal document issued by an organization.
The press release was distributed to all media outlets.
Le communiqué de presse a été diffusé à tous les médias.

Etymology

From Latin 'communicare' which means 'to share, to communicate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

press release
An official announcement made to the media.
communiqué de presse
urgent communiqué
A message that requires immediate attention.
communiqué urgent
official communiqué
A statement issued by a recognized authority.
communiqué officiel

Related Words

communication
The process of transmitting information.
communication
communicated by
Indicates the person or organization that issues the communiqué.
communiqué par
to communicate
The verb that means to convey a message.
communiquer

Slang Meanings

An important message shared informally.
We received a communiqué from the team, it’s significant!
On a reçu un communique de la team, c'est du lourd !
A scoop or a piece of information not to be missed.
I have a communiqué for you, it’s the latest news!
J'ai un communiqué pour vous, c'est la dernière nouvelle !