This is the 1508th most frequent French word.
dénoncer
To denounce or to condemn.
In this sentence, 'dénoncer' is used to mean reveal or expose wrongdoing publicly.
Il a décidé de dénoncer les pratiques corrompues de l'entreprise.
He decided to denounce the company's corrupt practices.
Here, 'dénoncer' is used to imply the reporting of someone's behavior or actions to authorities.
Elle a dénoncé son collègue qui avait volé dans la caisse.
She reported her colleague who had stolen from the cash register.
In this context, 'dénoncer' means to implicate or identify someone as being involved in wrongdoing.