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    Admet (en. Admits)

    /admət/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make known that one accepts something.
    He admits that he made a mistake.
    Il admet qu'il a fait une erreur.
    Acknowledge a fact, even if it is difficult to accept.
    She admits that the situation is complicated.
    Elle admet que la situation est compliquée.
    Accept someone into a group or institution.
    They admit new members into the association.
    Ils admettent de nouveaux membres dans l'association.
    Make something accessible or permissible.
    This room admits up to twenty people.
    Cette pièce admet jusqu'à vingt personnes.
    Recognize a statement or opinion as valid.
    He admits that his ideas are not shared by everyone.
    Il admet que ses idées ne sont pas partagées par tous.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'admittere', composed of 'ad-' (towards) and 'mittere' (to send).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to admit a mistake
    Acknowledge that a mistake has been made.
    admettre une erreur
    to admit someone
    Accept a person into a group.
    admettre quelqu'un

    Related Words

    admission
    Action of admitting, process of recognition in a group.
    admission
    admitter
    Person or thing that admits.
    admetteur
    admissible
    Who can be admitted.
    admissible

    Slang Meanings

    Accept a difficult truth.
    I admit that I am late.
    J'admets que je suis en retard.
    Say yes to a proposal.
    He admitted to going out tonight.
    Il a admis de sortir ce soir.