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reports

/ɹɪˈpɔːts/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹts/

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noun

Rapports, comptes rendus

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 :

"The restaurant's reports for cleanliness have improved since the new manager took over. "

La réputation du restaurant en matière de propreté s'est améliorée depuis l'arrivée du nouveau gérant.

character quality

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noun

Détonation, bruit sec

The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.

Examples :

"The loud reports from the construction site startled the neighbors. "

Les fortes détonations en provenance du chantier ont effrayé les voisins.

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noun

Subordonné

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

Examples :

""Sarah manages a team of five reports in the marketing department." "

Sarah gère une équipe de cinq subordonnés au sein du service marketing.

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verb

Rapporter, relater

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

Examples :

"The student reported the details of the accident to the teacher. "

L'élève a rapporté les détails de l'accident 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 neighbor always reports the latest gossip to me." "

Mon voisin me rapporte toujours les derniers potins.

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verb

Se référer à, faire appel à

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

Examples :

"When faced with a difficult math problem, the student reports to the teacher for help. "

Face à un problème de maths difficile, l'élève se réfère au professeur pour obtenir de l'aide.

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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 reports the bully to the principal. "

L'élève dénonce le tyran au directeur.

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verb

Se présenter, se manifester

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

Examples :

"The student reported to class on time every day. "

L'élève se présentait en classe à l'heure tous les jours.

appearance action

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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 de 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 new intern reports to the marketing manager. "

Le nouveau stagiaire rend compte au responsable marketing.

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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, rendre compte

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

Examples :

"The secretary reports all the proceedings of the board meeting, writing down everything that's said. "

Le secrétaire rapporte tous les débats de la réunion du conseil d'administration, en notant tout ce qui est dit.

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verb

Rapporter, faire état de

Examples :

"The recipe reports that the cake needs to bake for 30 minutes. "

La recette indique que le gâteau doit cuire pendant 30 minutes.

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verb

Répéter, retentir

To return or repeat, as sound; to echo.

Examples :

"The sound of the distant train whistle reports off the side of the mountain. "

Le son du sifflet de train lointain se répète sur le flanc de la montagne.

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