What does dénoncer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word dénoncer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dénoncer in French.

The word dénoncer in French means denounce, denounce, back out of, revoke a contract, revoke a clause. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dénoncer

denounce

verbe transitif (signaler un coupable)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les voisins dénoncèrent le mari violent à la police.
The violent husband's neighbours reported him to the police.

denounce

verbe transitif (révéler et s'opposer à)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les syndicats dénoncent les projets de délocalisation.
The unions condemned the outsourcing plans.

back out of

verbe transitif (renier un accord)

La compagnie a dénoncé ses accords commerciaux avec ce fournisseur.
The company has backed out of its sales agreements with this supplier.

revoke a contract

locution verbale (remettre en cause un contrat)

revoke a clause

locution verbale (remettre en cause une clause) (of a contract)

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