Signalement (en. Reporting)

/siɲa.lə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The act of reporting something or someone.
The suspect's report was made quickly.
Le signalement du suspect a été effectué rapidement.
A precise description of a person or an object for identification.
The report of the missing person was broadcasted in the media.
Le signalement de la personne disparue a été diffusé dans les médias.
Report or notification of a particular event.
She made a report to the police regarding suspicious activities.
Elle a fait un signalement à la police concernant des activités suspectes.

Etymology

The word comes from the verb 'signaler', which means 'to indicate or make something known'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a report
To inform the authorities of an event or observation.
faire un signalement
judicial report
Description used in a judicial procedure.
signalement judiciaire
emergency report
Immediate notification of an urgent incident.
signalement d'urgence

Related Words

to report
To indicate or communicate something.
signaler
signal
Indication or gesture used to convey a message.
signal
indication
Indication or evidence that allows for determining something.
indication

Slang Meanings

Neighborhood alert
He made a report to the neighborhood to warn his neighbors.
Il a fait un signalement au quartier pour prévenir ses voisins.
Center ball
The chief requested a report of all irregularities within the team.
Le chef a demandé le signalement de toutes les irrégularités au sein de l'équipe.