Réclame (en. Claim)
/ʁe.klam/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
An advertisement aimed at promoting a product or service.
The advertisement for the new smartphone is ubiquitous in the media.
La réclame pour le nouveau smartphone est omniprésente dans les médias.
A formal request, often in writing, addressed to an authority or business.
I made a claim for the reimbursement of my ticket.
J'ai fait une réclame pour le remboursement de mon billet.
verb
To make a public request to draw attention to something.
They are claiming rights for workers.
Ils réclament des droits pour les travailleurs.
Etymology
From Old French 'reclaimer', meaning 'to call back'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a claim
To express dissatisfaction and request compensation.
faire une réclamation
to claim justice
To demand fairness or rights.
réclamer justice
to claim rights
To demand respect or recognition of one's rights.
réclamer des droits
Related Words
advertisement
The action of making a product or service known.
publicité
request
The action of asking for something.
demande
notification
The act of informing someone about something.
notification
Slang Meanings
To create buzz about a product.
This new advertisement is buzzing on social media.
Cette nouvelle réclame fait le buzz sur les réseaux sociaux.
To make noise to be heard.
He made noise to claim his share.
Il a fait du bruit pour réclamer sa part.