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    Dénoncé (en. Denounced)

    /de.nɔ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A denounced person is an individual or entity that is accused or reported for a reprehensible act.
    The denounced appeared before the court.
    Le dénoncé a été convoqué devant le tribunal.
    The term may also refer to a public declaration that reveals illegal behavior.
    The denounced received extensive media coverage.
    Le dénoncé a fait l'objet d'une large couverture médiatique.
    verb
    The act of denouncing, that is, reporting or making known a wrongdoing.
    He denounced the abuses within the organization.
    Il a dénoncé les abus dans l'organisation.
    To highlight an illegal or unacceptable act.
    She decided to denounce the corruption within the company.
    Elle a décidé de dénoncer la corruption au sein de l'entreprise.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'denuntiare', meaning 'to announce' or 'to warn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to denounce someone
    To inform against someone by revealing their reprehensible acts.
    dénoncer quelqu'un
    to report a crime
    Reporting a criminal act to the authorities.
    dénoncer un crime
    to get oneself denounced
    Being accused or reported by someone.
    se faire dénoncer

    Related Words

    denunciation
    Act of denouncing.
    dénonciation
    denouncer
    A person who denounces.
    dénonciateur

    Slang Meanings

    A denouncer can be seen as a traitor in certain cultures.
    In the criminal world, being a denounced means that one is no longer trustworthy.
    Dans le milieu du crime, être un dénoncé signifie que l'on n'est plus digne de confiance.
    In an informal context, the term may refer to someone who gossips.
    His friend has become a real denouncer, always telling secrets.
    Son ami est devenu un véritable dénonciateur, toujours à raconter des secrets.