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    Déclaration (en. Statement)

    /deklara'sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act by which a person makes an intention or information public.
    The declaration of the rights of man was a historic moment.
    La déclaraion des droits de l'homme a été un moment historique.
    Official proclamation made by an authority.
    The president made a statement on the economic situation.
    Le président a fait une déclaration sur la situation économique.
    Clear statement of an opinion or a feeling.
    His statement on climate change provoked strong reactions.
    Sa déclaration sur le changement climatique a suscité de vives réactions.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'declaratio', meaning 'the action of making clear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    declaration of love
    Formal expression of romantic feelings.
    déclaration d'amour
    income declaration
    Tax document indicating a person's income.
    déclaration de revenus
    tax declaration
    Process of submitting tax information to the government.
    déclaration d'impôts

    Related Words

    declare
    Making something public or official.
    déclarer
    declarative
    That states a fact.
    déclaratif
    judicial declaration
    Statement made within the framework of a legal procedure.
    déclaratif judiciaire

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected revelation
    His statement about his future plans surprised everyone.
    Sa déclaration sur ses projets futurs a surpris tout le monde.
    Shocking announcement
    The minister's latest statement had the effect of a bombshell.
    La dernière déclaration du ministre a fait l'effet d'une bombe.