D'accord (en. All right)

/da.kɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Indicates agreement or consent.
He said that he agrees with the plan.
Il a dit qu'il est d'accord avec le plan.
Used to reinforce a statement.
Alright, I understand what you mean.
D'accord, je comprends ce que tu veux dire.
Used to validate a proposal.
If everyone agrees, we can start.
Si tout le monde est d'accord, nous pouvons commencer.

Etymology

The expression comes from Old French "d'accord" meaning "in agreement."

Common Phrases and Expressions

in agreement with
to be in agreement with an opinion or idea.
d'accord avec
we agree
to express a consensus on an issue.
on est d'accord
agree to
to be agreeable to the idea of doing something.
d'accord pour

Related Words

agreement
Understanding between two or more people.
accord
consent
Act of accepting something.
consentement
understanding
Agreement between two parties.
entente

Slang Meanings

It's good.
We're going to the movies? Alright, that's good!
On va au cinéma ? D'accord, c'est bon !
Yeah, that works.
Do you want to go out tonight? Yeah, that works!
Tu veux sortir ce soir ? Ouais, ça marche !