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    Dénonciation (en. Denunciation)

    /de.nɔ̃.si.a.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    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.
    Act of reporting illegal or immoral behavior.
    Reporting a crime is a civic duty.
    La dénonciation d'un crime est un devoir civique.

    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.