refer

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mentionner ou d'attirer l'attention sur quelque chose ou quelqu'un, ainsi que le fait de consulter une source pour obtenir des informations ou de renvoyer à une autorité ou à un spécialiste.

A verb used to indicate the act of mentioning or directing attention to something or someone, or of consulting a source for information.

verbe irrégulier

1. Mention or allude toB1formal

   To mention or speak about someone or something.

   mentionner ou faire allusion

   • She referred to the incident in her speech.
   • He often refers to his childhood in his writing.
   • The article refers to a study conducted last year.

   Synonymesalludebring upcitementiontouch on

2. Consult or look upB1formal

   To look at a source of information for help or clarification.

   consulter (une source)

   • Please refer to the manual for instructions.
   • He referred to his notes during the presentation.
   • Students should refer to the dictionary for unfamiliar words.

   Synonymescheckconsultlook upsearchturn to

3. Direct or send toB1formal

   To send someone to another person or place for help, information, or decision.

   Adresser à une personne ou un service

   • The doctor referred her to a specialist.
   • The manager referred the complaint to the HR department.
   • They referred the matter to the committee for review.

   Synonymesassigndirectpointremitroutesendsteertransfer