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    Aborder (en. To land)

    /a.bɔʁ.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To get close to something in order to address it.
    We will address the issue of finances during the meeting.
    Nous allons aborder la question des finances lors de la réunion.
    To make contact with someone.
    He decided to approach that young woman to ask for her number.
    Il a décidé d'aborder cette jeune femme pour lui demander son numéro.
    To begin to address a topic.
    The teacher addressed the main themes of the chapter.
    Le professeur a abordé les thèmes principaux du chapitre.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'aborde', derived from 'a' (to) and 'border' (to approach).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to broach a subject
    To start discussing or dealing with a topic.
    aborder un sujet
    to approach someone
    To initiate a conversation with someone.
    aborder quelqu'un
    to address a question
    To look into a specific question.
    aborder une question

    Related Words

    approach
    Getting close to something or someone.
    approcher
    outline
    A first approach to an idea or project.
    esquisse
    discuss
    To engage in a conversation or exchange of ideas.
    discuter

    Slang Meanings

    To talk to someone informally.
    He approached his friend in a café.
    Il a abordé sa pote dans un café.
    To start a romantic relationship.
    He approached a girl at the party.
    Il a abordé une fille à la soirée.