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/ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/

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noun

Rapport, compte rendu

A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).

Examples :

"A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem."

Un rapport du ministère des télécommunications sur le réseau téléphonique a révélé un grave problème de capacité.

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noun

Réputation, renommée

Examples :

"Her excellent report for her hard work at school earned her a good reputation among her classmates. "

Son excellente réputation pour son travail acharné à l'école lui a valu une bonne réputation auprès de ses camarades de classe.

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noun

Détonation, bruit

The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.

Examples :

"The loud report from the firework startled the children. "

La forte détonation du feu d'artifice a effrayé les enfants.

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noun

Subordonné

An employee whose position in a corporate hierarchy is below that of a particular manager.

Examples :

"The report for Mr. Smith's department is in charge of scheduling meetings. "

Le subordonné du département de M. Smith est en charge de la planification des réunions.

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verb

Rapporter, relater

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

Examples :

"The student reported the problem with the math homework to the teacher. "

L'élève a rapporté le problème avec les devoirs de maths au professeur.

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verb

Rapporter, relater, transmettre

To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).

Examples :

"My friend reported that the teacher announced a new project for next week. "

Mon ami a rapporté que le professeur a annoncé un nouveau projet pour la semaine prochaine.

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verb

S'adresser à, faire appel à

To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal.

Examples :

"The student reported to the teacher for help with the difficult math problem. "

L'élève s'est adressé au professeur pour obtenir de l'aide avec le problème de maths difficile.

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verb

Signaler, rapporter

To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of.

Examples :

"For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station."

Pour des raisons d'assurance, j'ai dû signaler le vol au commissariat de police local.

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verb

Dénoncer, rapporter

To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone).

Examples :

"The student reported the teacher to the principal for unfair grading. "

L'élève a dénoncé le professeur au directeur pour une notation injuste.

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verb

Se présenter, se rendre

To show up or appear at an appointed time; to present oneself.

Examples :

"The student will report to class at 9:00 am sharp. "

L'étudiant se présentera en classe à 9h00 précises.

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verb

Rapporter, couvrir

To write news reports (for); to cover as a journalist or reporter.

Examples :

"Andrew Marr reports now on more in-fighting at Westminster."

Andrew Marr rapporte maintenant les nouvelles querelles à Westminster.

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verb

Rendre compte à, relever de

To be accountable to or subordinate to (someone) in a hierarchy; to receive orders from (someone); to give official updates to (someone who is above oneself in a hierarchy).

Examples :

"The student reports to the teacher for all assignments. "

L'élève rend compte au professeur pour tous les devoirs.

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verb

Rapporter, rendre compte

To return or present as the result of an examination or consideration of any matter officially referred.

Examples :

"The committee reported the bill with amendments, or reported a new bill, or reported the results of an inquiry."

Le comité a rapporté le projet de loi avec des amendements, ou a présenté un nouveau projet de loi, ou a rendu compte des résultats d'une enquête.

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verb

Rapporter, transcrire

To take minutes of (a speech, the doings of a public body, etc.); to write down from the lips of a speaker.

Examples :

"The teacher will report the students' answers to the class. "

Le professeur va rapporter les réponses des élèves à la classe.

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verb

Rapporter, faire état de

Examples :

"The teacher reported the student's misbehavior to the principal. "

Le professeur a rapporté le mauvais comportement de l'élève au directeur.

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verb

Répéter, retentir

To return or repeat, as sound; to echo.

Examples :

"The bell's sound reported back through the hallway. "

Le son de la cloche a résonné dans le couloir.

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