मतलब
To publicly condemn unfairness or a wrong action.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The French have a 'culture de la grève' (strike culture) where denouncing injustice is seen as a democratic duty. It is often linked to the concept of 'Laïcité' and 'Égalité'. In Quebec, the phrase is frequently used in the context of 'la protection de la langue française', where perceived threats to the language are denounced as injustices. In many Francophone African countries, 'dénoncer une injustice' is a key phrase in hip-hop and urban art, used to critique government corruption and social inequality. In the context of Swiss direct democracy, denouncing an injustice often leads to a 'référendum' or a 'votation populaire' to change the law.
Use with 'Lanceur d'alerte'
In modern French, 'dénoncer une injustice' is the primary action of a 'lanceur d'alerte' (whistleblower). Using these together makes you sound very current.
The 'Délation' Trap
Be careful not to sound like you are encouraging 'délation' (malicious informing), which has very negative historical connotations in France.
मतलब
To publicly condemn unfairness or a wrong action.
Use with 'Lanceur d'alerte'
In modern French, 'dénoncer une injustice' is the primary action of a 'lanceur d'alerte' (whistleblower). Using these together makes you sound very current.
The 'Délation' Trap
Be careful not to sound like you are encouraging 'délation' (malicious informing), which has very negative historical connotations in France.
The Zola Reference
If you want to impress a French person, mention Émile Zola's 'J'accuse' when talking about denouncing injustice. It's the ultimate cultural touchstone.
खुद को परखो
Complétez la phrase avec la forme correcte du verbe 'dénoncer'.
Nous __________ une injustice chaque fois que nous voyons de la discrimination.
The 'nous' form of '-er' verbs ends in '-ons'. Don't forget the cedilla (ç) to keep the soft 's' sound!
Quelle phrase est la plus appropriée pour un article de journal ?
L'éditorialiste a décidé de...
'Dénoncer une injustice' is the correct formal register for journalism.
Associez le verbe à son contexte.
Contextes: 1. École (enfant), 2. Journalisme, 3. Manifestation
Cafter is for children, Dénoncer is for formal reporting, S'élever contre is for active protest.
Complétez le dialogue avec la phrase appropriée.
A: Pourquoi vas-tu voir le directeur ? B: Je veux __________ que j'ai vue dans mon service.
In a professional setting, 'dénoncer une injustice' is the most effective and serious way to state your intent.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासNous __________ une injustice chaque fois que nous voyons de la discrimination.
The 'nous' form of '-er' verbs ends in '-ons'. Don't forget the cedilla (ç) to keep the soft 's' sound!
L'éditorialiste a décidé de...
'Dénoncer une injustice' is the correct formal register for journalism.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Cafter is for children, Dénoncer is for formal reporting, S'élever contre is for active protest.
A: Pourquoi vas-tu voir le directeur ? B: Je veux __________ que j'ai vue dans mon service.
In a professional setting, 'dénoncer une injustice' is the most effective and serious way to state your intent.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालIn a moral sense, yes. However, in French history, the act of 'dénonciation' can be viewed negatively if it's seen as 'délation' (betraying neighbors for personal gain). Context is key.
It would sound very sarcastic or dramatic. For small things, use 'se plaindre' (to complain) or 'dire que c'est pas juste'.
'Signaler' is more neutral and technical (e.g., reporting a bug or a broken light). 'Dénoncer' implies a moral judgment.
Use 'une injustice' for a specific event and 'l'injustice' for the general concept of unfairness.
Yes, 'balancer' is the slang for 'to denounce/snitch', but it's very informal and often negative.
संबंधित मुहावरे
S'élever contre
similarTo rise up against something.
Porter plainte
specialized formTo file a formal legal complaint.
Faire éclater la vérité
builds onTo make the truth burst forth.
Fermer les yeux sur
contrastTo turn a blind eye to something.
