Déclarait (en. Declared)

/de.kla.ʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To assert or announce something.
He declared that he had finished his work.
Il déclarait avoir terminé son travail.
To make an official announcement.
The president declared a state of emergency.
Le président déclarait l'état d'urgence.
To express an opinion or a feeling.
She declared her love for him.
Elle déclarait son amour pour lui.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to declare', originating from the Latin 'declarare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tax declaration
Announcement made to inform about one's taxable income.
déclaration d'impôts
to declare war
Formally announcing the state of war between two parties.
déclarer la guerre
income declaration
Official document concerning the income received.
déclaration de revenus

Related Words

declaration
Act of making something public or official.
déclaration
declarative
That announces or indicates; that expresses an assertion.
déclaratif
to declare
Action of asserting or announcing something.
déclarer

Slang Meanings

To make a straightforward declaration.
He declared his intentions without hesitation.
Il a déclaré sans hésiter ses intentions.
To vouch for something.
She declared that everything would be fine.
Elle déclarait que tout irait bien.