Rapportée (en. Reported)
/ʁapɔʁte/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That which has been reported, conveyed, or mentioned.
The events reported in the newspaper were shocking.
Les événements rapportés dans le journal étaient choquants.
Mentioned or referenced in a specific context.
This theory has been reported in several academic publications.
Cette théorie a été rapportée dans plusieurs publications académiques.
Etymology
From the verb 'report', which means to convey or return something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to bring back news
To convey recently acquired information.
rapporter des nouvelles
to have something reported
To ask for something to be conveyed or mentioned.
se faire rapporter
Related Words
report
A verb meaning to bring something with oneself or to convey information.
rapporter
account
A noun that refers to a report or a relationship between two elements.
rapport
Slang Meanings
To talk about something in an exaggerated manner.
He reported the story so much that it sounded like a movie.
Il a tellement rapporté l'histoire qu'on dirait un film.
To spread rumors or gossip.
She brought back a lot of juicy news about the party.
Elle a rapporté plein de nouvelles croustillantes sur la fête.