Convenait (en. Suited)

kɔ.və.nɛ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To agree or correspond to something.
This solution perfectly suited my needs.
Cette solution convenait parfaitement à mes besoins.
To be appropriate or accepted in a certain situation.
The location suited the guests' expectations.
Le lieu convenait aux attentes des invités.
To indicate acceptance or adequacy.
It was appropriate to respect the established schedules.
Il convenait de respecter les horaires établis.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'convenir' which means to agree or to be appropriate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suited everyone
Was acceptable to all.
convenait à tout le monde
it was appropriate to
It was appropriate to.
il convenait de
it suited well
It was suitable or acceptable.
cela convenait bien

Related Words

suitable
Which is appropriate or acceptable.
convenable
to suit
To agree or correspond to.
convenir
suitability
Quality of what is suitable or appropriate.
convenance

Slang Meanings

It's good
This plan, it was suitable, it's good.
Ce plan, il convenait, c'est bon.
It's fine
The style, it's fine, it suited.
Le style, ça passe, ça convenait.