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blâme
/blam/
blame
Il a reçu le blâme pour son erreur.
He received the blame for his mistake.
formalinformal
The act of blaming someone for a mistake or wrongdoing; criticism or censure.
Le professeur a donné un blâme à l'élève pour son comportement.
The teacher gave the student a reprimand for his behavior.
Le blâme officiel a été publié dans le journal.
The official reprimand was published in the newspaper.
In formal contexts, 'blâme' can refer to an official reprimand, while in informal contexts, it may simply mean criticism.
Collocations
recevoir un blâmeto receive a reprimanddonner un blâmeto give a reprimandblâme officielofficial reprimand
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Blâme' is more formal than 'reproche' or 'critique'. Use it in official or serious contexts.
Gold Rule
Official Reprimand
In formal settings, 'blâme' often refers to an official reprimand, such as in schools or workplaces.
Word Origin
From Old French 'blasmer', from Frankish 'blāman' (to blame), from Proto-Germanic 'blēman' (to blame).
Usage Notes
'Blâme' is often used in formal or official contexts, such as in schools or workplaces, to indicate a reprimand or criticism. In informal contexts, it can simply mean blame or criticism.
Word Breakdown
blâ-
blame
root-me
noun suffix
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