Approuva (en. Approved)

/apʁuva/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To accept or give one's assent to something.
He approved the project without hesitation.
Il approuva le projet sans hésiter.
To validate or recognize an idea or proposal.
The council members approved the new law.
Les membres du conseil approuvèrent la nouvelle loi.
To express approval through words or gestures.
She nodded in approval.
Elle approuva d'un signe de tête.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'approuver', from the Latin 'approbare', which means 'to value, to approve'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to approve a plan
To give one's agreement to a strategy.
approuver un plan
to approve a decision
To accept a resolution made by a group.
approuver une décision
to approve on the spot
To accept immediately without hesitation.
approuver sur le champ

Related Words

approval
Acceptance or support of an idea or opinion.
approbation
approved
Quality of something that has been accepted or validated.
approuvé

Slang Meanings

To agree
When he said that, I just approved.
Quand il a dit ça, j'ai juste approuvé.
To validate something informally
He approved the outing at the last minute.
Il a approuvé la sortie au dernier moment.