Informer (en. Inform)

/ɛ̃.fɔʁ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To make known a fact or news.
He informed his friends of the details of the party.
Il a informé ses amis des détails de la fête.
To give information.
She informed me about the train schedules.
Elle m'a informé sur les horaires du train.
To update someone.
The doctor informed him of his health condition.
Le médecin l'a informé de son état de santé.

Etymology

From the Latin 'informare', meaning 'to form, mold'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to inform about
To provide details or news regarding something.
informer sur
to get informed
To seek to obtain information.
s'informer
to keep updated
To regularly inform someone about a situation.
tenir au courant

Related Words

information
Data, news, or facts communicated.
information
report
Document or report of a situation.
rapport
communication
Exchange of information between individuals.
communication

Slang Meanings

To give tips
He gave me tips about the recruitment.
Il m'a donné des tuyaux sur le recrutement.
To brief
Before the meeting, he briefed everyone on the issues.
Avant la réunion, il a briefé tout le monde sur les enjeux.