Relevés (en. Surveys)

/ʁə.lə.ve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A list or document that collects specific data or information.
Bank statements allow for tracking expenses.
Les relevés bancaires permettent de suivre les dépenses.
Official documents relating to measures or observations.
Weather reports are crucial for climate research.
Les relevés météorologiques sont cruciaux pour la recherche climatique.

Etymology

From the verb 'relever', which means 'to take note of' or 'to raise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

account statements
Documents provided by a financial institution detailing transactions.
relevés de compte
activity reports
Reports summarizing activities carried out over a given period.
relevés d'activité
grade reports
Documents that summarize academic or school results.
relevés de notes

Related Words

relevé
Action of noting or recording information.
relevé
observe
Action of noticing something to report on it.
observe
lifting
Action of raising something from the ground or its initial position.
soulèvement

Slang Meanings

A relevé can refer to a moment when things are clarified.
After that meeting, the relevés became much clearer.
Après cette réunion, les relevés sont devenus beaucoup plus clairs.
Can refer to a small informal report among friends.
We made a relevé of our plans for the weekend.
On a fait un relevé de nos plans pour le week-end.