A2 noun Neutre #330 le plus courant

statement

/ˈsteɪtmənt/

A statement is a clear expression of something in speech or writing. It is used to provide information, facts, or an opinion to others, often in a formal way.

Exemples

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I didn't hear your statement about the weekend plans.

I didn't hear your statement about the weekend plans.

2

The police asked the witness to provide a written statement.

The police asked the witness to provide a written statement.

3

That's a very bold statement to make without proof!

That's a very bold statement to make without proof!

Famille de mots

Nom
statement
Verb
state
Adjectif
stated
Apparenté
understatement
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'State' (country) making a formal announcement; that is a 'statement'.

Quiz rapide

The bank sends me a monthly _____ showing all my spending.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : statement

Exemples

1

I didn't hear your statement about the weekend plans.

everyday

I didn't hear your statement about the weekend plans.

2

The police asked the witness to provide a written statement.

formal

The police asked the witness to provide a written statement.

3

That's a very bold statement to make without proof!

informal

That's a very bold statement to make without proof!

4

Every academic essay must begin with a clear thesis statement.

academic

Every academic essay must begin with a clear thesis statement.

5

The CEO issued an official statement regarding the company's profits.

business

The CEO issued an official statement regarding the company's profits.

Famille de mots

Nom
statement
Verb
state
Adjectif
stated
Apparenté
understatement

Collocations courantes

bank statement bank statement
make a statement make a statement
official statement official statement
personal statement personal statement
written statement written statement

Phrases Courantes

make a fashion statement

make a fashion statement

mission statement

mission statement

impact statement

impact statement

Souvent confondu avec

statement vs sentence

A sentence is a grammatical unit; a statement is the content or information being shared.

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Notes d'usage

A statement can refer to both a spoken opinion and a formal document, such as a financial record (bank statement).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'speak a statement' instead of the correct collocation 'make a statement'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'State' (country) making a formal announcement; that is a 'statement'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the verb 'state', which comes from the Latin 'status', meaning condition or manner of standing.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: statements
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Contexte culturel

In English-speaking countries, a 'personal statement' is a required essay for college and university applications.

Quiz rapide

The bank sends me a monthly _____ showing all my spending.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : statement

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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