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    Avouait (en. Confessed)

    /a.vwaɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Confess or acknowledge a fact or truth.
    He admitted his mistakes sincerely.
    Il avouait ses erreurs avec sincérité.
    Admit something, often after having denied it.
    She admitted to lying about her results.
    Elle avouait avoir menti sur ses résultats.
    Clearly express an opinion or feeling.
    He admitted his love for her without hesitation.
    Il avouait son amour pour elle sans hésitation.
    Publicly acknowledge an act or responsibility.
    He admitted his responsibility in the accident.
    Il avouait sa responsabilité dans l'accident.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'advoqare', which means 'to call, to mention, to confess'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Admit one's faults
    Acknowledge one's mistakes.
    Avouer ses fautes
    Admit something under duress
    Admit something due to external pressures.
    Avouer quelque chose sous la contrainte
    Admit a secret
    Make public a secret that was kept.
    Avouer un secret

    Related Words

    confess
    Recognize or declare something.
    avouer
    confession
    The act of confessing, confession.
    avouement
    confessing
    One who confesses.
    avouant

    Slang Meanings

    Admit an unprecedented truth.
    He admitted that he didn't believe in love.
    Il a avoué qu'il ne croyait pas en l'amour.
    Acknowledge something embarrassing.
    She admitted that she had cheated on the exam.
    Elle a avoué qu'elle avait triché à l'examen.