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rancard

date, rendezvous (informal)

noun rahn-KAR Rare
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Also means

tip, piece of information (slang)

Usage Note

Rancard (also spelt rencard) is a colloquial term for an arranged meeting or romantic date. Avoir un rancard avec quelqu'un means 'to have a date with someone'. In older argot, rancard also meant a tip-off or piece of inside information. It is informal register — use rendez-vous in formal contexts.

Examples

"Il avait un rancard avec elle ce soir."

Natural Translation

He had a date with her that evening.

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