compte rendu

American  

[kawnt rahn-dy] / kɔ̃t rɑ̃ˈdü /

noun

French.

plural

comptes rendus

1. a report of a transaction or proceedings.

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compte rendu British  

/ kɔ̃t rɑ̃dy /

noun

1. a short review or notice, esp of a book

2. a statement of account

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Etymology

Origin of compte rendu

Literally, “account rendered”

Example Sentences

Toward the close of his life Augustus prepared a statement of what he had accomplished during his reign, a sort of compte rendu of his stewardship.

From The Religion of Numa And Other Essays on the Religion of Ancient Rome by Carter, Jesse Benedict

Before he went to prison he published a compte rendu of his trial, which had a still larger circulation than the Discours itself.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

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

From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Jefferson, Thomas

Lieutenant Talbott listened quietly, making out the compte rendu as I talked.

From High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France by Hall, James Norman

His compte rendu must pass for what it is worth.

From Recollections of Europe by Cooper, James Fenimore