Accepté (en. Accepted)
/ak.sɛ.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is admitted or recognized.
This candidate was accepted to the university.
Ce candidat a été accepté à l'université.
Who is compliant with a norm or a standard.
This project was accepted by the committee.
Ce projet a été accepté par le comité.
Who is obvious or evident to the majority.
This idea is widely accepted by the community.
Cette idée est largement acceptée par la communauté.
Etymology
From the verb accept, derived from Latin 'acceptare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to accept the conditions
Accepting the terms of an agreement or a contract.
accepter les conditions
to accept one's defeat
Acknowledging one's defeat with dignity.
accepter sa défaite
to be accepted as one is
Being recognized and appreciated unconditionally.
être accepté comme on est
Related Words
to accept
Giving one's agreement to something.
accepter
acceptance
The action of receiving or admitting something.
acceptation
Slang Meanings
To agree
Do you want to come? - Of course, I accept!
Tu veux venir ? - Bien sûr, j'accepte !
To be okay with something
If that works for you, I accept the deal.
Si ça te va, j'accepte le deal.