Example: Pour mémoire, je vous rappelle la date limite demain.
Definition
"Pour mémoire" is a French expression used to introduce a reminder or a note intended to keep something in mind, often in formal or official communication. It means 'for the record' or 'as a reminder,' highlighting important information previously mentioned or to be noted.
The phrase "pour mémoire" literally translates from French as 'for memory.' It comes from the Latin 'memoriam,' meaning memory or remembrance. Did you know? This expression is commonly used in French correspondence to politely emphasize a reminder without sounding too forceful.
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