Renseigné (en. Informed)

/ʁɑ̃.sɛɲ.e/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: Qualifies a person who is informed about a subject.

Example Sentence: She is well-informed about current events.

Elle est bien renseignée sur les actualités.

Definition: Designates something that has been specified or explained.

Example Sentence: The document is now correctly filled out.

Le document est maintenant renseigné correctement.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb to inform, formed from the prefix re- and the word seigne, Old French for 'to know'.

Common Phrase: to inquire

Common Phrase Meaning: To obtain information on a subject.

se renseigner

Common Phrase: to be well-informed

Common Phrase Meaning: To be informed in depth.

être bien renseigné

Common Phrase: to inform someone

Common Phrase Meaning: To give information to someone.

renseigner quelqu'un

Related Word: information

Related Word Description: Information or instruction on a particular subject.

renseignement

Related Word: to inform

Related Word Description: To give information or details.

renseigner

Related Word: informing

Related Word Description: A person who provides information.

renseignant

Slang Meaning: To be in the know.

Slang Example: If you want to be in the know, you need to inquire.

Si tu veux être dans le coup, il faut se renseigner.

Slang Meaning: To have the right inside scoop.

Slang Example: She has the right scoop on city housing.

Elle a le bon filon sur les colocations en ville.