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    Accorda (en. Granted)

    /a.kɔʁ.da/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To give something to someone upon request.
    He granted a favor to his friend.
    Il accorda une faveur à son ami.
    To be in harmony or agreement with something.
    The two parties aligned their positions.
    Les deux parties accordèrent leurs positions.
    To grant rights or recognition.
    The Committee granted additional rights to the employees.
    Le Comité a accordé des droits supplémentaires aux employés.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'acorder', derived from Latin 'accordare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to agree on something
    To come to an agreement on a subject.
    s'accorder sur quelque chose
    agreement on the terms
    Understanding regarding the details of an agreement.
    accord sur les modalités
    to give one's approval
    To express one's approval.
    donner son accord
    tacit agreement
    Unwritten but understood agreement.
    accord tacite
    peace agreement
    Understanding aimed at ending a conflict.
    accord de paix

    Related Words

    agreement
    Understanding or consensus among parties.
    accord
    accordion
    Musical instrument with bellows.
    accordeon
    grants
    A form of the verb in the third person singular.
    accorde

    Slang Meanings

    Informal agreement among friends.
    We made an 'agreement' to meet up tonight.
    On a fait un 'accord' pour se retrouver ce soir.
    Agreement on a joke or a funny situation.
    We all agree on that one, it's too funny!
    On est tous d'accord sur celui-là, il est trop marrant!