renseignement

French

Etymology

From renseigner +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁɑ̃.sɛɲ.mɑ̃/
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Noun

renseignement m (plural renseignements)

  1. piece of information
    prendre des renseignementsto make inquiries
    un renseignement importantimportant information
  2. intelligence (gathering of information about hostile forces; agencies that do so)

Usage notes

  • (intelligence): Typically in the plural.

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