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    Accords (en. Agreements)

    /a.kɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An agreement is an arrangement or understanding between two or more parties.
    The Paris accords aim to combat climate change.
    Les accords de Paris visent à lutter contre le changement climatique.
    An agreement can also refer to musical harmony.
    He played beautiful guitar chords.
    Il a joué des accords de guitare magnifiques.
    In a legal context, an agreement is a compromise formed by a contract.
    They signed partnership agreements.
    Ils ont signé des accords de partenariat.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'accorder', derived from the Latin 'accordare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    agreements and disagreements
    Refers to understandings and conflicts in a discussion.
    accords et désaccords
    in agreement with
    To be in harmony or in compliance with something.
    en accord avec
    give one's consent
    To express one's consent or approval.
    donner son accord

    Related Words

    accordion
    Musical instrument with a bellows.
    accordéon
    tuner
    Person or device that tunes musical instruments.
    accordeur
    global agreement
    Agreement that brings together several countries around a global issue.
    accord planétaire

    Slang Meanings

    Buddy agreement
    When we meet to make a decision, it's a buddy agreement.
    Quand on se réunit pour prendre une décision, c'est un accord de copains.
    tacit agreement
    They have a tacit agreement, no discussion is necessary.
    Ils ont un accord tacite, aucune discussion n'est nécessaire.