Acceptez (en. Accept)
/ak.sɛp.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To accept something, to say yes to a proposal.
He accepted the invitation to the party.
Il a accepté l'invitation à la fête.
To recognize the legitimacy or validity of something.
She accepted his decision.
Elle a accepté sa décision.
To receive something with consent.
We accepted the parcel in good condition.
Nous avons accepté le colis en bon état.
Etymology
From Latin acceptare, meaning to receive.
Common Phrases and Expressions
accept the terms
To agree on the proposed conditions.
accepter les conditions
accept an appointment
To agree to attend a meeting.
accepter un rendez-vous
agree to pay
To agree to cover a cost.
accepter de payer
Related Words
acceptance
Action of accepting something.
acceptation
acceptor
Person who accepts something.
accepteur
acceptable
That which can be accepted.
acceptable
Slang Meanings
To accept or grasp something quickly.
He took it as an agreement, easy and quick.
Il a pris ça comme un accord, facile et rapide.
To agree in a familiar context.
If you want to go, I say yes!
Si tu veux y aller, je dis banco!