Revue (en. Review)

[ʁəvy]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Periodical publication that features articles on various subjects, often in the form of critiques.

The literary review published an article about the author's latest novel.

La revue littéraire a publié un article sur le dernier roman de l'auteur.

Entertainment show including sketches, songs, and dances.

They attended a musical revue at the theater tonight.

Ils ont assisté à une revue musicale au théâtre ce soir.

Examination or assessment of something.

He requested a review of his project before the presentation.

Il a demandé une revue de son projet avant la présentation.

From Latin 'revocare' which means 'to recall', 'to look again'.

press review

Summary of the main articles published in the press.

revue de presse

staffing review

Assessment of the number of staff in an organization.

revue d'effectifs

annual review

Evaluation or report that takes place once a year.

revue annuelle

monthly review

Publication released every month.

revue mensuelle

scientific review

Publication that presents research and scientific studies.

revue scientifique

critical review

Critical analysis of works, exhibitions, etc.

revue critique

Distorted or exaggerated information

The rumor is a review of what happened.

La rumeur est une revue de ce qui s'est passé.

Groundless criticism

One should not make a review of someone's life without knowing the facts.

Il ne faut pas faire une revue sur sa vie sans connaître les faits.