acknowledgment

reconnaissance, admission

Fait d’admettre que quelque chose est vrai, réel ou existe.

En anglais simple : Acceptance that something is true, real, or exists.

• His apology was an acknowledgment of his mistake.
• The statement contained no acknowledgment of the problem.
• She wanted an acknowledgment that her pain was real.

Comment l'utiliser : acknowledgment of something (The letter included an acknowledgment of their error.); acknowledgment that… (We need an acknowledgment that the system failed.)

Synonymes : recognition, admission, acceptance

Contraires : denial

Expressions courantes : acknowledgment of something, public acknowledgment, acknowledgment of responsibility

reconnaissance

Fait de reconnaître la valeur, l’importance ou les mérites de quelqu’un ou de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : Recognition that someone or something is good, important, or deserves praise.

• She received acknowledgment for her hard work.
• The award was given in acknowledgment of his service.
• Their contribution deserves public acknowledgment.

Comment l'utiliser : in acknowledgment of something (They planted a tree in acknowledgment of her contribution.)

Synonymes : recognition, appreciation

Expressions courantes : in acknowledgment of, public acknowledgment, acknowledgment of achievement

accusé de réception

Réponse confirmant qu’un message a été reçu et compris.

En anglais simple : A reply confirming that a message has arrived and been understood.

• I received an acknowledgment of my email.
• Please send an acknowledgment when the documents arrive.
• No acknowledgment came after we sent the invitation.

Synonymes : confirmation, receipt

Expressions courantes : send an acknowledgment, acknowledgment of receipt, receive an acknowledgment

remerciements

Texte d’un livre où l’auteur remercie les personnes qui l’ont aidé.

En anglais simple : A note in a book in which the writer thanks people who helped.

• The book includes an acknowledgment to her teacher.
• His acknowledgments thank the library staff.
• She added a short acknowledgment before the first chapter.

Synonymes : thanks

Expressions courantes : book acknowledgment, acknowledgment page, write an acknowledgment

remerciement

Paroles, cadeau ou geste exprimant de la gratitude pour une aide ou une gentillesse.

En anglais simple : Words, a gift, or an action that shows thanks for help or kindness.

• She sent flowers in acknowledgment of their kindness.
• The gift was a small acknowledgment of your help.
• He offered a warm acknowledgment of the favor.

Synonymes : thanks, expression of gratitude

Expressions courantes : a small acknowledgment, acknowledgment of kindness, in acknowledgment of