renseigner

This is the 11429th most frequent French word.


renseigner

"Renseigner" means "to inform" or "to provide information".


The verb 'renseigner' is used reflexively here, meaning 'to inquire' or 'to seek information'.

Je vais me renseigner auprès du service clientèle avant d'acheter ce produit.

I will inquire with customer service before purchasing this product.


Renseigner here is used transitively, meaning 'to provide information' or 'to inform'.

Il peut te renseigner sur les horaires des trains.

He can inform you about the train schedules.


The verb 'renseigner' again implies 'to inform,' here used with an indirect object.

Peux-tu me renseigner sur le chemin le plus court pour aller à la gare?

Can you inform me about the shortest route to get to the train station?