Acceptait (en. Accepted)
/aksɛptɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To welcome a proposal or a situation.
He accepted the idea of moving.
Il acceptait l'idée de déménager.
To consent to receive something.
She accepted the gifts without hesitation.
Elle acceptait les cadeaux sans hésitation.
To recognize as valid or true.
They accepted the facts presented by the journalist.
Ils acceptaient les faits présentés par le journaliste.
Etymology
From the Latin 'acceptare', meaning to receive, to consent.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to accept a situation
Facing a reality without resistance.
accepter une situation
to accept wholeheartedly
To accept joyfully or without reluctance.
accepter de bon cœur
to accept criticism
To acknowledge negative comments or others' opinions.
accepter les critiques
Related Words
to accept
Verb meaning to receive or to consent.
accepter
acceptance
Noun designating the act of accepting something.
acceptation
accepted
Past participle of the verb to accept.
accepté
Slang Meanings
To easily accept a challenge or a proposal.
He accepts anything, he's a real go-getter.
Il accepte n'importe quoi, c'est un vrai go-getter.
To consent to something in a nonchalant manner.
She said she accepted just to please.
Elle a dit qu'elle acceptait juste pour faire plaisir.