acquaint

• Verbe utilisé pour rendre quelqu'un informé ou familier avec quelque chose, ou pour présenter quelqu'un à un nouveau concept ou à une personne.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone aware of or familiar with something, or to introduce someone to a new concept or person.

1. Make someone aware of somethingB2formal

   To inform or make someone familiar with a fact, situation, or subject.

   informer, mettre au courant

   • The manager acquainted the new employees with the company policies.
   • She acquainted herself with the local customs before moving abroad.
   • The guide acquainted the tourists with the history of the castle.

   Synonymesadviseapprisebriefeducateenlightenfamiliarizeinforminstructnotifytell

2. Introduce someone to another personB2formal

   To present someone to another person, especially for the first time.

   présenter quelqu'un à quelqu'un

   • He acquainted his colleague with the visiting professor.
   • She was acquainted with the host at the party.
   • The diplomat acquainted the ambassador with the delegation.

   Synonymesintroducepresent