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    Registre (en. Register)

    /ʁe.ʒistʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A document or book where facts, acts, or data are recorded.
    The birth register is maintained by the town hall.
    Le registre des naissances est tenu par la mairie.
    A system or a structured set of records.
    Each class has its own student register.
    Chaque classe a son propre registre d'élèves.
    In linguistics, a level of language used in specific communication.
    The informal register is often used among friends.
    Le registre familier est souvent utilisé entre amis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'registrum', derived from 'regere' which means 'to hold, to direct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    commercial register
    Set of documents related to commercial activities.
    registre de commerce
    in the register of
    In the context or tone of something.
    dans le registre de
    to file a complaint
    To officially record a complaint.
    enregistrer une plainte

    Related Words

    registration
    The act of inscribing or registering.
    inscription
    document
    A written document that provides information.
    document
    archive
    A collection of documents or files kept.
    archive

    Slang Meanings

    Register used in professional environments.
    You need to stay in the professional register during the meeting.
    Il faut que tu restes dans le registre professionnel lors de la réunion.
    A way of speaking that corresponds to a social class.
    His language is in a very high register.
    Son langage est dans un registre très élevé.