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misquote

/mɪsˈkwəʊt/

/mɪsˈkwoʊt/

Translations

misquotenoun

misquotes

/mɪsˈkwəʊt/

/mɪsˈkwoʊt/

citation erronéeSurtout dans la presse et le discours rapporté.

The article contained a misquote that changed the meaning of the politician's statement.

L’article contenait une citation erronée qui a changé le sens de la déclaration du politicien.

Additional translations

citation inexacte

Synonyms

misquoteverb

misquoted

Past Simple

misquoted

Past Participle

misquoting

Gerund

/ˌmɪsˈkwəʊt/

/ˌmɪsˈkwoʊt/

citer incorrectementEmploi courant pour une citation ou des propos rapportés.

The journalist was criticized for misquoting the politician in the article.

Le journaliste a été critiqué pour avoir cité incorrectement le politicien dans l’article.

Additional translations

déformerEn parlant des propos de quelqu’un.

Synonyms

quote incorrectly

misquotenoun

An incorrect or inaccurate quotation.

The article contained a misquote that changed the meaning of the politician's statement.

misquoteverb

To incorrectly repeat or report what someone has said.

The journalist was criticized for misquoting the politician in the article.