référer

to refer, to refer back

verb reh-feh-REH Rare

Usage Note

Référer is almost always used reflexively as se référer à (to refer to, to consult). The non-reflexive en référer à (to refer the matter to a superior) is formal administrative language. Related: référence (reference), référendum (referendum). It follows the préférer conjugation pattern (accent changes in some forms).

Examples

"Il faut se référer au règlement intérieur."

Natural Translation

You need to refer to the internal regulations.

Literal Translation

One must oneself refer to the internal regulations.

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