Convient (en. Agrees)

/kɔ̃.vjɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

to be in agreement with something

This solution is suitable for everyone.

Cette solution convient à tous.

to be appropriate or adequate

This outfit is suitable for the occasion.

Ce vêtement convient à l'occasion.

to adapt to needs

I don't know what suits me best.

Je ne sais pas ce qui me convient le mieux.

From Latin 'convenire', meaning 'to come together, to suit'.

to suit someone

to be suitable for someone

convenir à quelqu'un

it is appropriate to

it is fitting to

il convient de

to agree on something

to come to an agreement on something

convenir de quelque chose

appropriate

which is appropriate or of a certain suitability

convenable

to suit

to agree or accept

convenir

agreement

agreement or established norm

convention

to be aware or understand

It suits what I’m trying to say.

Il convient de ce que j'essaie de dire.

to go with something

This color goes well with the decor.

Cette couleur convient bien au décor.