statement

déclaration, affirmation

Paroles ou texte qui présentent un fait ou une affirmation.

En anglais simple : Something someone says or writes that presents a fact or claim.

• That statement is not true.
• Her statement about the weather was correct.
• Which of these statements do you agree with?

Comment l'utiliser : statement that… (His statement that the door was locked was false.)

Synonymes : claim, assertion

Expressions courantes : true statement, make a statement, statement about something, brief statement

déclaration, prise de position

Expression, par des paroles ou des actes, de ce qu’une personne croit ou soutient.

En anglais simple : An expression of what someone believes or supports, through words or actions.

• The painting makes a political statement.
• Her speech was a clear statement of her beliefs.
• Their decision to stay away was a statement against the policy.

Comment l'utiliser : statement of something (The letter was a statement of support for the workers.)

Synonymes : declaration, expression

Expressions courantes : political statement, statement of support, make a statement