reference in French
reference in French is référence, recommandation, référencer — reference means a mention of, or connection to, something else.
reference in French
référence
référence
Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.
recommandation
Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.
référencer
(sometimes, proscribed) To mention, to refer to.
faire référence à
(sometimes, proscribed) To mention, to refer to.
référer
(sometimes, proscribed) To mention, to refer to.
What does "reference" mean?
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noun A mention of, or connection to, something else.
"The article makes several references to earlier research."
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noun A statement about someone's character or abilities, usually given by a former employer, or the person who gives it.
"He asked his old manager to be a reference for the new job."
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verb To mention or cite something as a source.
"The essay references several studies from the 1990s."
reference in a sentence
- The article makes several references to earlier research.
- She made a passing reference to her time abroad.
- He asked his old manager to be a reference for the new job.
- The essay references several studies from the 1990s.
Similar words in French
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Frequently asked questions
What is "reference" in French?
"reference" in French is référence, recommandation, référencer. reference means: A mention of, or connection to, something else.
How do you use "reference" in a sentence?
Example: "The article makes several references to earlier research." In French, "reference" is référence, recommandation, référencer.
Are there other ways to say "reference" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "reference": référence, recommandation, référencer, faire référence à, référer.
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