reference

• Nom désignant l'action de mentionner ou de citer une source d'information, ou la source elle-même utilisée pour consultation ou confirmation.

A noun referring to the act of mentioning or citing a source of information, or a source itself used for consultation or support.

1. Mention or citationB1formal

   The act of mentioning or citing a source of information.

   mention ou citation

   • The author included a reference to the original study.
   • Please provide a reference for your claim.
   • The bibliography contains all the references used in the paper.

   Synonymesallusioncitationmentionnotequotationsource

2. Recommendation letterB1formal

   A formal statement from someone who knows you, testifying to your character or abilities.

   Lettre de recommandation

   • She asked her professor for a reference for her job application.
   • The company requires two references from previous employers.
   • He provided a strong reference from his former manager.

   Synonymesendorsementrecommendationtestimonial

3. Source of informationA2formal

   A book, document, or other source used for information.

   Référence (source d'information)

   • The dictionary is a useful reference for spelling.
   • Keep this manual as a reference for future use.
   • The library has a large collection of reference books.

   Synonymesauthoritycitationdocumentationreference worksource

4. Relation or connectionB2formal

   A relationship or connection between things.

   Relation ou connexion

   • The painting is made in reference to the artist's childhood.
   • The terms are used in reference to the same concept.
   • The discussion was in reference to the new policy.

   Synonymesassociationbondconnectioncorrelationcorrespondencelinkrelationtie

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mentionner ou de citer une source, ainsi que de se reporter à une source pour obtenir des informations.

A verb used to indicate the act of mentioning or citing a source, or consulting a source for information.

1. Mention or citeB2formal

   To mention or refer to something as a source of information or authority.

   Mentionner ou citer

   • The author referenced several studies in her paper.
   • Please reference the original document when making your argument.
   • He referenced the company's policy during the meeting.

   Synonymesadduceciteinvokementionquote

2. Consult for informationB2formal

   To look at or consult a source for information.

   consulter

   • She referenced the dictionary to check the spelling.
   • The technician referenced the manual to fix the machine.
   • Students should reference reliable sources for their research.

   Synonymesconsultlook atlook upturn to