Avis Meaning in English

word

US

ˈeɪvɪs

AY-vis

UK

ˈeɪvɪs

AY-vis

Definition

An 'avis' is a written or official notice, warning, or announcement meant to give information to people. It can refer to a notice posted in public or sent to individuals.

Usage & Nuances

Not commonly used as an English word, except in legal or formal contexts borrowed from French (e.g., 'legal avis'). In Romance languages, it means 'notice' or 'announcement'. Don't confuse with 'advice' in English.

• Spanish: aviso - anuncio
• Portuguese (BR): aviso - anúncio
• Portuguese (PT): aviso - anúncio
• Chinese (Simplified): 通知 - 公告
• Chinese (Traditional): 通知 - 公告
• Hindi: सूचना - नोटिस
• Arabic: إشعار - إعلان
• Bengali: নোটিশ - ঘোষণা - বিজ্ঞপ্তি
• Russian: уведомление - объявление - извещение
• Japanese: 通知 - お知らせ
• Vietnamese: thông báo - thông tin - lời nhắn
• Korean: 공지 - 안내문 - 알림
• Turkish: duyuru - bildiri - ilan
• Urdu: اطلاعیہ - نوٹس
• Indonesian: pemberitahuan - pengumuman

Example Sentences

The teacher put an avis on the classroom door.

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We received an avis about the water shutoff.

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An avis was sent to all employees last Friday.

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Did you see the avis on the bulletin board?

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There was an avis about the meeting being postponed.

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Check your email for the latest avis from the office.

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