inform

UK
/ɪnˈfɔːm/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrm/

Translations

informverb
informed
Past Simple
informed
Past Participle
informing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈfɔːm/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrm/
dénoncerAu sens de révéler aux autorités des informations compromettantes sur quelqu’un.
He was arrested after a fellow conspirator informed on him to the police.
Il a été arrêté après qu’un complice l’a dénoncé à la police.
The teacher informed the students about the changes in the schedule.
Le professeur a informé les étudiants des changements d’horaire.
Additional translations
façonnerSoutenu ; au sens de « donner sa forme, son orientation ».

Definitions

informverb
To give someone facts or information; to tell.
The teacher informed the students about the changes in the schedule.
To give an essential or formative principle or quality to.
Her experiences in the city informed her writing style.
To give incriminating or confidential information about someone to the authorities; to betray by supplying evidence.
He was arrested after a fellow conspirator informed on him to the police.