informer
French → English
(communication) To inform: to give facts or notice to someone
Il était toujours informé avant quiconque des potins du village.
(English) He was always informed before anyone else of the village gossip.
L'administration a le devoir d'informer le public sur les risques.
(English) The administration has the duty to inform the public about the risks.
(reflexive) To inquire: to seek information or ask questions about a topic
Je m'informe auprès de l'agent sanitaire pour trouver un hôtel.
(English) I am inquiring with the health agent to find a hotel.
Elle fut elle-même s'informer de la cause de leurs clameurs.
(English) She went herself to inquire about the cause of their outcries.
(law) To investigate: to formally instruct a legal case or matter
Le général Saussier a fini par donner l'ordre d'informer sur cette affaire.
(English) General Saussier finally gave the order to investigate this matter.
Le juge doit informer avant de pouvoir prononcer une sentence.
(English) The judge must investigate before being able to pass a sentence.
Entry ID: fr:en:informer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary