déclaration
statement
The French word for statement is 'déclaration'. It refers to a formal or explicit spoken or written expression, and is typically used in the same contexts as the English equivalent. For example, it can refer to a public government notification, a statement made in court, or a simple assertion made by a person. Like in English, it can be applied in various contexts, making it a versatile term in the French language.
Example sentences using: déclaration
Sa déclaration d'amour m'a vraiment touché.
His declaration of love really touched me.
This sentence is about a romantic declaration. Expressing one's feelings towards someone else can often be referred to as a 'declaration of love'.
Il faut que je rédige une déclaration de perte.
I need to write a declaration of loss.
This sentence refers to an administrative process wherein someone declares something as lost. This could be necessary for legal or insurance purposes.
La déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme a été adoptée en 1948.
The universal declaration of human rights was adopted in 1948.
Here, the term 'déclaration' refers to an official announcement or formal statement, in this case, referring to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
La déclaration en douane est obligatoire pour ce type de marchandises.
Customs declaration is mandatory for this type of goods.
The sentence talks about a customs declaration. When transporting goods internationally, a customs declaration is often required to report what is being transported.
Je dois préparer une déclaration pour la réunion demain.
I have to prepare a declaration for the meeting tomorrow.
In this context, 'déclaration' refers to a formal or official statement that someone would make in a meeting or similar setting.
La déclaration de guerre a été envoyée hier.
The declaration of war was sent yesterday.
In this example, 'déclaration' refers to an official announcement from a government or official entity. A 'declaration of war' is a formal act by which one state announces it is at war with another.
Elle a mal compris ma déclaration.
She misunderstood my declaration.
In this context, 'déclaration' could refer to any formal or public statement the speaker has made, and is misunderstood by the person he is referring to.
Pourriez-vous vérifier cette déclaration ?
Could you check this declaration?
The sentence refers to checking or verifying a formal or official statement (déclaration) for its accuracy.
La déclaration préalable est une démarche administrative nécessaire.
The preliminary declaration is a necessary administrative step.
In this sentence, 'déclaration préalable' refers to a type of official statement or declaration that must be made before performing certain activities or projects, often for legal or administrative purposes.
J'ai fait ma déclaration d'impôts hier.
I did my tax declaration yesterday.
This sentence is talking about a tax declaration. In many countries, individuals or corporations are required to report their income to the government by submitting a tax declaration.