renseignement

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From renseigner +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʁɑ̃.sɛɲ.mɑ̃/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

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[edit]

  • (intelligence): Typically in the plural.

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