Agréer (en. Agree)

aɡʁe

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To accept a request or proposal with satisfaction.
He agreed to the funding request.
Il a agréé la demande de financement.
To give one's assent to something.
She agreed to the terms of the contract.
Elle a agréé aux conditions du contrat.
To receive or approve a candidacy.
We have agreed to your registration for the seminar.
Nous avons agréé votre inscription au séminaire.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'adgratiare' which means 'accepted with pleasure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to agree to something
To accept or consent to something.
agréer à quelque chose
to agree with someone
To grant one's approval to a person.
agréer quelqu'un

Related Words

approval
Action of agreeing, official approval.
agrément
agreement
Agreement or arrangement between two parties.
accord

Slang Meanings

To agree on a point.
We agreed on the choice of restaurant.
Nous avons agréé sur le choix du restaurant.
To accept without questioning.
He agreed to everything he was told.
Il a agréé tout ce qu'on lui a dit.