Renseignement (en. Intelligence)
/ʁɛ̃.sɛɲ.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Information provided to someone about a specific subject.
I asked for information about the train schedules.
J'ai demandé des renseignements sur les horaires des trains.
The act of informing, of providing information.
Information is essential for properly preparing a trip.
Le renseignement est essentiel pour bien préparer un voyage.
Data collected from various sources.
Military information is often classified.
Les renseignements militaires sont souvent classifiés.
Etymology
From the verb 'to inform' and the suffix '-tion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to request information
To ask for information about a subject.
demander des renseignements
general information
Basic information about a subject.
renseignements généraux
information network
An organized information network.
réseau de renseignements
Related Words
to inform
To give information to someone.
renseigner
informing
Person who provides information.
renseignant
military information
Strategic information gathered by military forces.
renseignement militaire
Slang Meanings
Info
He needs info to plan his trip.
Il a besoin de rens pour planifier son voyage.
Info
Do you have info on tomorrow's exam?
T'as des infos sur l'examen de demain?