compte rendu

[ kawntrahn-dy ]

noun,plural comptes ren·dus

[kawntrahn-dy]. /kɔ̃t rɑ̃ˈdü/. French.

a report of a transaction or proceedings.

Origin of compte rendu

Literally, “account rendered”

Words Nearby compte rendu

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How to use compte rendu in a sentence

Belgian Archives, compte rendu de la commission royale d'histoire, seconde srie, ix.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots | Henry Baird
compte rendu de la dixième session à Paris, 1889 pp. 473-490.
The Swastika | Thomas Wilson
But I hear Father arriving and I must go down to hear his usual compte rendu.
The Letters of William James, Vol. 1 | William James
In the Compte-Rendu Officiel there is no report of whatever discussion took place.
Violence and the Labor Movement | Robert Hunter
You will perceive by the compte rendu which I send you, that this country now calls seriously for its interest at least.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson | Thomas Jefferson

British Dictionary definitions for compte rendu

compte rendu

/ French (kɔ̃t rɑ̃dy) /

nounplural comptes rendus (kɔ̃t rɑ̃dy)

a short review or notice, esp of a book
a statement of account

Origin of compte rendu

literally: account rendered

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