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    Accorder (en. To agree)

    /a.kɔʁ.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Make compatible, harmonize.
    It is necessary to reconcile the different points of view to find a compromise.
    Il faut accorder les différents points de vue pour trouver un compromis.
    To grant something to someone means to give or concede it.
    She granted a favor to her friend.
    Elle a accordé une faveur à son ami.
    In music, tuning an instrument means adjusting its sounds.
    He spent time tuning his piano before the concert.
    Il a passé du temps à accorder son piano avant le concert.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'accordare', which means 'to make an agreement.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grant credit
    To place trust in someone to lend money.
    accorder un crédit
    reach an agreement on something
    To agree on a subject.
    s'accorder sur quelque chose
    give importance
    To assign value to something.
    accorder une importance

    Related Words

    agreement
    Understanding between two or more parties.
    accord
    concord
    State of peace and harmony between people.
    concorde
    alright
    Expression meaning that one is in agreement.
    d'accord

    Slang Meanings

    Grant a lease
    They decided to grant a three-year lease.
    Ils ont décidé d'accorder un bail de trois ans.
    Place trust
    It is not easy to place trust in new people.
    Il n'est pas facile d'accorder sa confiance à de nouvelles personnes.