Approuvé (en. Approved)

/apʁu.ve/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Refers to something that has received endorsement, approval, or consent.
The project was approved by the committee.
Le projet a été approuvé par le comité.
Refers to a decision that has been officially accepted.
The amendments to the regulation have been approved.
Les modifications apportées au règlement ont été approuvées.
Characterizes an opinion that is in agreement with that of others.
His opinion is approved by his colleagues.
Son avis est approuvé par ses collègues.

Etymology

The word 'approved' comes from the verb 'to approve', which is derived from the Latin 'approbare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Approved by all
Unanimously accepted by everyone.
approuvé par tous
Beyond any doubt approved
Fully validated, without any possible contestation.
au-delà de tout doute approuvé
To approve a law
To formally validate legislation.
approuver une loi
To be in agreement
To share the same feeling or opinion.
être en accord
Approved consensus
A general agreement that has received everyone's approval.
consensus approuvé

Related Words

Approval
Action of giving one's consent.
approbation
To approve
To accept, to give one's support.
approuver
Approver
Who gives their approval.
approbateur
Certified
Confirmed as true or valid.
certifié
Endorsement
Act of supporting or giving one's approval.
endorsement

Slang Meanings

Okay
He said it was okay, so it's approved.
Il a dit que c'était d'accord, donc c'est approuvé.
It's good
This idea, it's good, I approve it.
Cette idée, c'est bon, je l'approuve.