informing

• Nom désignant l'action de transmettre une information ou, dans un contexte juridique, l'action de fournir des preuves accablantes, généralement en espérant un avantage.

A noun referring to the act of conveying information or, in a legal context, the act of furnishing incriminating evidence, typically in expectation of some benefit.

indénombrable

1. Giving incriminating evidenceC1informal

   The act of providing incriminating evidence to a law enforcement officer, often in exchange for leniency or favors.

   dénonciation

   • His informing on his former associates led to reduced charges.
   • The witness was accused of informing to the police for a lighter sentence.
   • Informing is often seen as a betrayal in criminal circles.

   Synonymesbetrayaldenunciationrattingsquealingtattlingtip-off

2. Conveying informationB2formal

   A speech act that conveys information or knowledge to someone.

   Action d'informer

   • The informing of the public about safety measures is crucial.
   • Her informing of the team about the changes was clear and concise.
   • The act of informing is a key part of effective communication.

   Synonymesbriefingcommunicationtelling

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner à quelqu'un des faits ou des informations sur quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving someone facts or information about something.

1. Give informationB1formal

   To tell someone about something, to give them facts or knowledge.

   Informer

   • Please inform the team about the new schedule.
   • She informed her parents of her decision.
   • The email informed us that the meeting was cancelled.

   Synonymesacquaintadviseapprisebriefenlighteninstructnotifytellupdate

2. To shape or influenceB2formal

   To have an influence on something, such as an opinion or decision.

   influencer, modeler

   • The research informed the development of the new policy.
   • Her experiences informed her writing.
   • The data informed our final decision.

   Synonymesaffectdetermineformguideinfluenceinspiremoldshape