communique
Translation
communiqué, official statement, bulletin
Examples
The embassy issued a communique about the talks.
The embassy issued a communiqué about the talks.
Grammar Patterns
((from sb./sth.)) a communiqué from sb./sth. They received a communiqué from the government.
((on/about sth.)) a communiqué on/about sth. The communiqué on the trade deal was released.
Similar Words
Synonyms: statement, announcement, bulletin, dispatch
Etymology
From French 'communiqué', past participle of 'communiquer' (to communicate). It literally means 'something communicated'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'communicate' but with a formal, official ending. Think of an official 'communicating' something important via a document.