Conclure (en. Conclude)

/kɔ̃.klyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To put an end to something, to draw a conclusion.
We need to conclude this meeting.
Nous devons conclure cette réunion.
To establish the truth or certainty from evidence.
He concluded that his hypothesis was correct.
Il conclut que son hypothèse était correcte.
To sign a contract or agreement.
They concluded a partnership agreement.
Ils ont conclu un accord de partenariat.

Etymology

From Latin 'concludere', which means 'to close, to finish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to conclude an agreement
To reach a formal agreement.
conclure un accord
to conclude a deal
To finalize a transaction.
conclure une affaire
to conclude a study
To finish an analysis or research.
conclure une étude

Related Words

conclusion
The result or outcome of reasoning.
conclusion
to close
To put an end to something.
clore
deduction
To draw a conclusion from observations.
déduction

Slang Meanings

To quickly finish a task or discussion.
We'll conclude this quickly.
On va conclure ça vite fait.
To arrive at a conclusion without much thought.
He concluded blindly.
Il conclut à l'aveugle.