The French phrase "Compte rendu" literally translates to "account rendered" in English and is often used to describe a summary or report of a meeting, event, or research study. Some synonyms for this term include "report", "overview", "summary", "review", "recap", and "abstract". A "report" typically includes detailed information on a particular subject or event, while an "overview" provides a broad understanding of a given topic. A "summary" captures the most important points of a longer work, while a "review" typically implies criticism or evaluation. A "recap" is a brief summary of events that have already occurred, and an "abstract" is a brief summary of a scientific article or research paper.