Informer



Example: Le journaliste doit informer le public avec précision et impartialité.

Definition


"Informer" means to give someone facts or information about a particular subject or situation, usually with the intention of making them aware or knowledgeable. For example, a journalist informs the public by providing accurate and impartial news.

Etymology


The word "informer" comes from the Latin 'informare,' which means 'to shape, form, or instruct.' Over time, it evolved in French to mean 'to provide information.' Did you know? The root 'form' in 'informare' hints at shaping someone's understanding, just like shaping a physical form.

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"Informer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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