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    Résumé (en. Summary)

    /ʁe.zy.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A text that synthesizes the most important information from a set of data.
    She sent her resume to employers to apply.
    Elle a envoyé son résumé aux employeurs pour postuler.
    A document that outlines a person's professional background.
    He updated his resume before the interview.
    Il a mis à jour son résumé avant l'entretien.
    A condensed version of a literary work or a presentation.
    The teacher asked for a summary of the book read in class.
    Le professeur a demandé un résumé du livre lu en classe.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'résumer', coming from the Latin 'resumere' which means 'to take back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To make a summary
    To create a document that summarizes the essential points.
    réaliser un résumé
    To send your resume
    To send your application document to an employer.
    envoyer son résumé
    To make a summary
    To synthesize or condense a set of information.
    faire un résumé

    Related Words

    Synthesis
    Process of condensing information.
    synthèse
    Assessment
    Evaluation or report of results.
    bilan
    Presentation
    Presentation on a given topic.
    exposé

    Slang Meanings

    A very simplified CV.
    He just made a summary of his career.
    Il a juste fait un résumé de son parcours.
    A hasty or quick summary.
    His summary was so light that it didn’t convince.
    Son résumé était tellement léger qu'il n'a pas convaincu.