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    Acquise (en. Acquired)

    /akizə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which has been obtained or won through effort or action.
    The wisdom acquired over the years is valuable.
    La sagesse acquise au fil des ans est précieuse.
    That which has been accepted by consensus or convention.
    Knowledge gained through experience is often the most meaningful.
    Les connaissances acquises par l'expérience sont souvent les plus significatives.
    Refers to a right or property that has been legally acquired.
    Properties acquired by inheritance are subject to specific rules.
    Les biens acquis par héritage sont soumis à des règles spécifiques.

    Etymology

    The term 'acquise' comes from the verb 'acquérir', which is derived from the Latin 'acquirere', meaning to obtain or gain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    acquired knowledge
    Knowledge obtained through study or experience.
    savoir acquis
    acquired right
    Right that has been legally obtained.
    droit acquis
    acquired economy
    Financial advantage resulting from an acquisition.
    économie acquise

    Related Words

    acquire
    To obtain something, to become it or to win it.
    acquérir
    acquisition
    The action of obtaining or becoming the owner of something.
    acquisition
    acquittal
    The action of freeing oneself from an obligation, especially financial.
    acquittement

    Slang Meanings

    To have something taken for granted
    He considers his job as a given, but he must not let his guard down.
    Il considère son emploi comme acquis, mais il ne doit pas se relâcher.
    Socially acquired
    It is a social acquisition to be able to express one's opinions freely.
    C'est un acquis social de pouvoir exprimer ses opinions librement.