quote

• Nom désignant un extrait, une phrase ou une déclaration répétée à partir d'une source, souvent utilisée comme preuve ou illustration.

A noun referring to a passage, phrase, or statement repeated from a source, often used as evidence or illustration.

1. Exact words from a sourceB1formal

   A group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker.

   citation

   • She began her speech with a famous quote from Shakespeare.
   • The article includes a direct quote from the president.
   • He used a quote from the book to support his argument.

   Synonymescitationexcerptextractlinepassagequotationsnippet

2. Estimated priceB1formal

   A statement of the current price of a product or service, often given as an estimate.

   Devis

   • The mechanic gave me a quote for repairing the car.
   • We received several quotes from different contractors.
   • Please provide a written quote for the renovation work.

   Synonymesestimatefigurepricequotationrate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de répéter ou citer les paroles de quelqu'un ou un extrait d'une source, ainsi que pour indiquer le prix d'un produit ou d'un service.

A verb used to indicate the act of repeating or citing someone else's words or a passage from a source, or to state a price for goods or services.

1. Repeat someone's wordsB1formal

   To repeat or copy the exact words of someone else, usually with acknowledgment.

   citer

   • She quoted the president's speech in her essay.
   • He quoted Shakespeare to make his point.
   • The journalist quoted the witness's statement accurately.

   Synonymesciteechoextractreciterepeatreproduce

2. Give a price estimateB1formal

   To state the estimated price or cost of a service or product.

   Donner un prix estimé

   • The mechanic quoted $200 for the repair.
   • They quoted a price of $50 per hour for the consultation.
   • Can you quote me a price for the painting job?

   Synonymesbidestimatefigurepriceset

3. Refer to as evidenceB2formal

   To cite something as an example or proof.

   Citer comme preuve

   • The lawyer quoted a previous court case to support her argument.
   • He quoted statistics from the report to back up his claim.
   • The article quotes several experts on the topic.

   Synonymesadduceciteinvokementionreference