noun
advertisement, classified ad
B1
Annonce is a feminine noun (die Annonce) meaning advertisement, especially a printed ad or classified. Plural is Annoncen. Usage is slightly formal or old-fashioned in German; modern words Anzeigen/Anzeige are more common. No reflexivity or auxiliary. Context often indicates printed classifieds rather than general ads.
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Die Familie antwortete auf die Annonce, weil die Wohnung zentral lag und preiswert erschien.
The family replied to the advertisement because the apartment was centrally located and seemed inexpensive.
Ich habe eine Annonce in der Zeitung gelesen und auf das Angebot geantwortet.
I read an advertisement in the paper and replied to the offer.
In der Rubrik 'Kleinanzeigen' steht oft eine kurze Annonce mit Kontaktinfos.
In the classifieds section you'll often find a short classified ad with contact details.
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Picture a newspaper column titled 'Annonce' where short ads are listed in columns.
Sounds like 'announce' in English — both relate to making something known.
Die Annonce — imagine a feminine headline banner with flowers (feminine = die).
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Annonce is somewhat formal/old-fashioned compared to Anzeige; used often in print classifieds.