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    Acquitter (en. Acquit)

    /ak.wi.tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To free a person accused of all guilt.
    The court decided to acquit the defendant.
    Le tribunal a décidé d'acquitter le prévenu.
    To fulfill one's obligations or debts.
    I had to fulfill my commitments.
    Il a fallu que je m'acquitte de mes engagements.
    To return to someone what is due to them.
    She paid off her debt to him.
    Elle a acquitté sa dette envers lui.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'acquietare', which means 'to free from an obligation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fulfill
    To fulfill an obligation or duty.
    s'acquitter de
    to pay off a debt
    To settle a debt.
    acquitter une dette
    to acquit someone
    To release a person from burdens that weigh on them.
    acquitter quelqu'un

    Related Words

    acquittal
    Action of freeing someone from their guilt.
    acquittement
    release
    Action of freeing from an obligation.
    décharge
    innocence
    State of someone who is not guilty.
    innocence

    Slang Meanings

    To be cleared of an accusation.
    He was acquitted; we can say he was cleared.
    Il a été acquitté, on peut dire qu'il a été blanchi.
    To get rid of a responsibility.
    He took care of that easily; he's no longer involved.
    Il a acquitté ça facilement, il n'est plus concerné.