Accepte (en. Accepted)
/ak.sɛpt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To receive or consent to something.
She accepts the invitation to the party.
Elle accepte l'invitation à la fête.
To approve or agree to an idea or proposal.
He accepts the terms of the contract.
Il accepte les conditions du contrat.
To recognize the legitimacy of something.
He accepts the rules of the game.
Il accepte les règles du jeu.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'acceptare', which means 'to receive, to consent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to accept the consequences
To be ready to face the outcomes of a decision.
accepter les conséquences
to accept wholeheartedly
To accept something gladly.
accepter de bon cœur
to accept a gift
To receive a gift with gratitude.
accepter un cadeau
Related Words
acceptance
Action of accepting something.
acceptation
accepter
Person who accepts something.
accepteur
accepted
Who has been accepted.
accepté
Slang Meanings
To accept quickly and without hesitation.
He accepted right away without thinking.
Il a accepté direct sans réfléchir.
To accept a challenge or proposal boldly.
She accepted like a boss.
Elle a accepté comme une boss.