mentionner

to mention

verb mahn-syoh-NEH Less Common

Origin: Latin 'mentionem' (a calling to mind)

Usage Note

Mentionner is a regular -er verb. It is slightly more formal than signaler or dire and is often used in writing or careful speech. Mention (noun, feminine) is the related noun, seen in avec mention (with distinction, on a diploma) or faire mention de (to make mention of).

Examples

"Il a mentionné ton nom dans le rapport."

Natural Translation

He mentioned your name in the report.

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