Accordée (en. Granted)
/a.kɔʁ.de/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Designates something that has been granted or consented to.
The approval granted by the director facilitated the project.
L'approbation accordée par le directeur a facilité le projet.
Relates to a condition that has been accepted.
The terms of the agreement are clear and precise.
Les termes de l'accordée sont clairs et précis.
Which is in harmony with other elements.
The responses granted to the various questions were satisfactory.
Les réponses accordées aux différentes questions ont été satisfaisantes.
Etymology
From the verb 'to grant', from Latin 'accordare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to tune the violins
To bring the conflicting parties to an agreement.
accorder les violons
to give one's consent
To consent to something.
donner son accord
Related Words
agreement
Formal agreement between two or more parties.
accord
harmony
Situation where several elements go well together.
harmonie
concession
Granted consent, often within a negotiated framework.
concession
Slang Meanings
Granted lightly
You know, that promise was granted lightly.
Tu sais, cette promesse était accordée à la légère.
Granted like candy
He gets everything he wants, like agreements granted like candy.
Il reçoit tout ce qu'il veut, comme des accords donnés comme des bonbons.