compte rendu

[ kawnt rahn-dy ]

noun

, French.

, plural comptes ren·dus [kaw, n, t , r, ah, n, -, dy].

1. a report of a transaction or proceedings.

compte rendu

/ kɔ̃t rɑ̃dy /

noun

1. a short review or notice, esp of a book
2. a statement of account

Word History and Origins

Origin of compte rendu¹

Literally, “account rendered”

Word History and Origins

Origin of compte rendu¹

literally: account rendered

Example Sentences

Belgian Archives, Compte Rendu de la commission royale d'histoire, seconde srie, ix.

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Compte Rendu de la dixième session à Paris, 1889 pp. 473-490.

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But I hear Father arriving and I must go down to hear his usual compte rendu.

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In the Compte-Rendu Officiel there is no report of whatever discussion took place.

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You will perceive by the compte rendu which I send you, that this country now calls seriously for its interest at least.

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