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    Convenir (en. Agree)

    /kɔ̃.və.niʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be suitable, acceptable.
    This solution works for everyone.
    Cette solution convient à tout le monde.
    To make an agreement, to agree.
    We agreed to meet at 6 PM.
    Nous avons convenu de nous retrouver à 18 heures.
    To be appropriate, suitable.
    This dress does not suit her style.
    Cette robe ne convient pas à son style.
    To acknowledge an obligation or responsibility.
    I admit that I acted wrongly.
    Je conviens que j'ai mal agi.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'convenire', meaning 'to come together, to agree'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suit someone
    To be suitable for someone.
    convenir à quelqu'un
    agree on something
    To reach an agreement on something.
    convenir de quelque chose
    it is appropriate to
    It is appropriate to do something.
    il convient de

    Related Words

    suitable
    Which is appropriate or fair.
    convenable
    convention
    Agreement reached between two parties.
    convention
    agreed
    Which has been decided or accepted.
    convenu

    Slang Meanings

    It's good for me.
    If that works for you, it's fine by me.
    Si ça te va, ça me convient.
    We're on the same wavelength.
    We agreed that this plan works.
    On a convenu que ce plan fonctionne.