cite

• Nom désignant une brève note ou une référence indiquant la source d'une information ou d'un passage cité, ou encore l'action de citer. Peut aussi désigner une convocation officielle en justice.

A noun referring to a short note or reference that acknowledges the source of information or a quoted passage.

1. Citation or referenceB2formal

   A short note or reference that acknowledges the source of information or a quoted passage.

   citation

   • The author included a cite from a famous historian.
   • Each chapter ends with a cite for further reading.
   • Make sure to add a proper cite for every source you use.

   Synonymescitationquotationquotereferencesource

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de citer ou de faire référence à une source, ainsi que pour mentionner quelque chose comme exemple ou preuve.

A verb used to indicate the act of quoting or referencing a source, or summoning someone to appear in a legal context.

1. Quote as evidenceB2formal

   To quote or refer to a source, especially as an authority or example.

   citer comme preuve

   • The lawyer cited several precedents in her argument.
   • He cited a famous study to support his theory.
   • The article cites multiple experts on the topic.

   Synonymesadduceinstanceinvokementionquotereferencespecify

2. Mention as an exampleB2formal

   To mention something as an example or proof of something.

   citer comme exemple

   • She cited the rising crime rate as a major concern.
   • The report cites poor management as the cause of the failure.
   • He cited his lack of experience as a reason for not applying.

   Synonymesadduceinstancementionnamequote

3. Summon to appearB2formal

   To officially order someone to appear in a court of law.

   Citer à comparaître

   • He was cited for contempt of court.
   • The police cited the driver for speeding.
   • She was cited to appear before the judge next week.

   Synonymescallservesubpoenasummon