Example: Il doit rendre compte de ses actions devant le comité demain.
Definition
"Rendre compte de" means to provide an explanation or report about one's actions or responsibilities, often to someone in authority. It involves giving a detailed account or justification of what has been done or what has occurred.
Translations
To report on
Dar cuenta de
Verslag doen van
Donar compte de
Berichten über
Etymology
The phrase "rendre compte de" originates from the French verb "rendre" meaning 'to give back' or 'to return' and the noun "compte" meaning 'account' or 'report.' Together, it literally means 'to give back an account,' reflecting the act of reporting or explaining one's actions.
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To report on