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    Accord (en. Agreement)

    /a.kɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Agreement between two or more people or groups.
    They signed an agreement to cooperate together.
    Ils ont signé un accord pour coopérer ensemble.
    Harmony or conformity.
    All team members were in agreement on the strategy.
    Tous les membres de l'équipe étaient en accord sur la stratégie.
    Act by which one person gives another the right to do something.
    He gave his consent for the project.
    Il a donné son accord pour le projet.
    verb
    To make compliant or agreeable.
    She granted her support to the candidate.
    Elle a accordé son soutien au candidat.
    To grant something to someone in terms of rights or permissions.
    The manager granted a raise to his employee.
    Le directeur a accordé une augmentation à son employé.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'accordare', meaning 'to agree'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    peace agreement
    Agreement signed to end a conflict.
    accord de paix
    to give one's consent
    To express approval or consent.
    donner son accord
    to be in agreement
    To be in harmony or in conformity.
    être en accord

    Related Words

    accordion
    Musical instrument with a bellows.
    accordeon
    tuner
    Device for tuning musical instruments.
    accordeur
    collective agreement
    Agreement between employers and unions.
    accord collectif

    Slang Meanings

    Tacit agreement
    He gave his tacit consent by not opposing.
    Il a donné son accord tacite en ne s'opposant pas.
    Agreement by mutual consent
    They made an agreement by mutual consent without a formal contract.
    Ils ont fait un accord de gré à gré sans contrat formel.