What does informer in French mean?

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

The word informer in French means inform of , tell about, let know, let know that, inform, inquire about, I am sorry to inform you, I am sorry to inform you that. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word informer

inform of , tell about

(annoncer)

Le directeur nous a informé des nouveaux horaires. J'ai informé mon supérieur du problème et je vous informerai des suites de cette affaire.
I've let my supervisor know about the problem and I will keep you informed of the outcome.

let know, let know that

(annoncer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je vous informe que je serai absent la semaine prochaine et que c'est mon collègue qui traitera votre dossier en mon absence.
I must inform (or: notify) you that I will be away next week and that my colleague will handle your case in my absence.

inform

verbe transitif (renseigner)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nous avons mis des hôtesses d'accueil à l'entrée de la foire pour informer le public.
We've put greeters at the entrance to the fair to inform the public.

inquire about

(se renseigner) (US)

Nous nous informons sur les différents hôtels avant de partir en vacances.
We are inquiring about the various hotels before leaving for our vacation.

I am sorry to inform you, I am sorry to inform you that

(formule de politesse pour mauvaise nouvelle)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
J'ai le regret de vous informer que votre candidature n'a pu être retenue.

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