What does référence in French mean?

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

The word référence in French means base, reference, reference, reference, reference number, recommendation, item, references, major shareholder, framework, framework, reference, reference data, reference electrode, in reference to, with reference to, be a reference, serve as a reference, make reference to, reference group, not be a good example, reference book, reference work, ref., customer reference, product reference, product reference number, indexed website, reference system. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word référence

base, reference

nom féminin (base d'une comparaison)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous vous indiquons les prix de référence de nos articles.
We are giving you the base prices for our items.

reference

nom féminin (renvoi dans un texte)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La référence est en page 6, alinéa 3.
The reference is on page 6, paragraph 3.

reference

nom féminin (indication placée en tête d'une lettre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous vous rappelons les références de votre dernier courrier.
For your information, here are the references from your last letter.

reference number

nom féminin (numéro d'un article)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pouvez-vous me donner les références de ce pantalon ?
Could you give me the reference number for these trousers?

recommendation

nom féminin (personne très compétente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
S'il a travaillé chez vous, c'est une référence.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Use him as a reference, he knows exactly what he's doing.

item

nom féminin (type d'article)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Désolé Monsieur, nous n'avons plus cette référence en stock.
Sorry, sir, we do not have this item in stock.

references

nom féminin pluriel (anciens contacts pour travail) (previous employers)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
N'oubliez pas de lister vos références à la fin de votre CV.
Do not forget to list your references at the end of your CV.

major shareholder

nom masculin et féminin (actionnaire majoritaire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Un actionnaire de référence détient un pourcentage important des droits de vote.

framework

nom masculin (limites, données de référence) (context)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

framework

nom masculin (paradigme)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

reference

locution adjectivale (à qui ou à quoi on se réfère)

(noun as adjective: Describes another noun--for example, "boat race," "dogfood.")

reference data

nom féminin pluriel (informations générales)

Les données de référence définissent une entreprise.

reference electrode

nom féminin (électrode à potentiel fixe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

in reference to, with reference to

(pour rappeler [qch])

be a reference, serve as a reference

locution verbale (servir de modèle)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

make reference to

(se rapporter à [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
L'article de journal fait référence à une étude scientifique.
This newspaper article makes reference to a scientific study.

reference group

nom masculin (sociologie : groupe de comparaison)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

not be a good example

locution verbale (ne pas être un exemple)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Question de bien parler anglais, ton père n'est pas une référence !

reference book, reference work

nom masculin (ouvrage auquel on se réfère)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

ref.

nom féminin invariable (abréviation écrite (référence) (abbreviation: reference)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pour cette information voir les réf. page douze.

customer reference

nom féminin (référence d'un client)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

product reference, product reference number

nom féminin (numéro de produit)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

indexed website

nom masculin (site indexé sur Internet)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

reference system

nom masculin (physique : référentiel)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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