tell off

US /tel ˈɔf/
UK /tel ˈɔf/
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gronder, réprimander

to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong

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The teacher had to tell him off for cheating.
Le professeur a dû le gronder pour avoir triché.
My mom always tells me off for leaving my clothes on the floor.
Ma mère me gronde toujours parce que je laisse mes vêtements par terre.