rencarder

to tip off, to inform

verb rahn-kar-DEH Rare

Usage Note

Rencarder (also spelled rencarter) is argot for giving someone inside information or tipping them off, particularly about a deal, event, or situation. It is used in informal and criminal-register speech. The reflexive se rencarder means 'to get the inside scoop'.

Examples

"Il m'a rencardé sur l'affaire."

Natural Translation

He tipped me off about the deal.

Literal Translation

He me tipped-off on the affair.

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