Reporter
Example: Elle doit reporter la réunion à cause d'un imprévu important.
Definition
"Reporter" means to postpone or delay an event or appointment to a later time, often due to unforeseen circumstances or conflicts. For example, "Elle doit reporter la réunion" means she must delay the meeting because of an important unexpected event.
Etymology
The word "reporter" in French comes from the Latin verb 'reportare,' which means 'to carry back' or 'to bring back.' Over time, it evolved to mean postponing or deferring something to a later date. Did you know that "reporter" is related to the English word 'report,' but they have developed different meanings?
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"Reporter" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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