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    Dénoncer (en. Denounce)

    /de.nɔ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make known the wrong or a reprehensible act.
    She had to report the theft to the police.
    Elle a dû dénoncer le vol à la police.
    To publicly accuse someone.
    He reported his former colleague for fraud.
    Il a dénoncé son ancien collègue pour fraude.
    To report a crime or offense.
    I am going to report this speeding violation.
    Je vais dénoncer ce dépassement de vitesse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'denuntiare', meaning 'to make known, to announce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    denounce an injustice
    To make known a situation of injustice.
    dénoncer une injustice
    denounce in broad daylight
    To make public a reprehensible act.
    dénoncer au grand jour
    denounce someone
    To accuse a person of a wrongful act.
    dénoncer quelqu'un

    Related Words

    denunciation
    Action of denouncing.
    dénonciation
    denounce
    The act of denouncing, act of accusation.
    dénonce
    informer
    A person who denounces.
    dénonceur

    Slang Meanings

    To inform someone informally.
    He reported me to his friend.
    Il m'a dénoncé à son ami.
    To betray someone.
    He denounced his group.
    Il a dénoncé son groupe.