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    Dénonciation (en. Denunciation)

    /de.nɔ̃.si.a.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of reporting illegal or immoral behavior.
    Reporting a crime is a civic duty.
    La dénonciation d'un crime est un devoir civique.
    Expression by which someone is accused.
    His denunciation led to serious consequences.
    Sa dénonciation a entraîné des conséquences graves.
    Official document by which an offense is reported.
    He submitted a denunciation to the prosecutor.
    Il a remis une dénonciation au procureur.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'denuntiatio', meaning 'the action of notifying'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defamatory denunciation
    False accusation made to harm someone.
    dénonciation calomnieuse
    make a denunciation
    Officially reporting a reprehensible act.
    faire une dénonciation

    Related Words

    denounce
    To accuse or report someone or something.
    dénoncer
    denouncer
    Person who makes a denunciation.
    denoncateur

    Slang Meanings

    To snitch
    He snitched on his buddies to the police.
    Il a balancé ses camarades à la police.
    To rat out
    He ratted out his friend to avoid trouble.
    Il a lâché son ami pour éviter des ennuis.