Conviennent (en. Are suitable)
/kɔ̃.vjɛn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be in agreement with something or someone.
These solutions are suitable for all participants.
Ces solutions conviennent à tous les participants.
To adjust or conform to requirements.
The schedules fit perfectly with my timetable.
Les horaires conviennent parfaitement à mon emploi du temps.
To result in, to give rise to.
This suits his way of working.
Cela convient à sa manière de travailler.
Etymology
From the verb 'convenir', from the Latin 'convenire' which means 'to come together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
it is suitable
This is appropriate or acceptable.
cela convient
suitable for everyone
This is acceptable for everyone.
convient à tous
to fit well
To be in good agreement or harmony.
bien convenir
Related Words
agreed
An established agreement or arrangement.
convenue
convention
A social norm or formal agreement.
convention
suitable
Acceptable or appropriate for the situation.
convenable
Slang Meanings
That works.
This way of doing things works for me.
Cette façon de faire, ça passe pour moi.
It's good.
This plan is good, it suits me.
Ce plan, c'est good, ça me convient.