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Renseignements (en. Information)

/ʁɛ̃sɛɲmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Information obtained in order to know a fact.

I need information about this product.

J'ai besoin de renseignements sur ce produit.

Data necessary for decision-making.

Financial information is crucial for investment.

Les renseignements financiers sont cruciaux pour l'investissement.

Indications given by a person or a source.

The police information was precise.

Les renseignements de la police étaient précis.

Etymology

From the verb 'renseigner' derived from Latin 'insignare', meaning 'to indicate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

general information

Basic information on a subject.

renseignements généraux

request information

Seeking to obtain information.

demander des renseignements

administrative information

Information related to administrative matters.

renseignements d'ordre administratif

provide information

To provide information to someone.

fournir des renseignements

Related Words

to inform

Action of giving information.

renseigner

to state

Clearly communicating something.

énoncer

to inform

Providing information to someone.

informer

explanation

Data provided to clarify a subject.

explication

Slang Meanings

Info

Do you have any info about what's happening?

T'as des infos sur ce qui se passe?

Rens

I need to get some rens before deciding.

Il faut que je prenne des rens avant de décider.