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    D'accorder (en. To grant)

    /d‿akɔʁde/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To grant rights, privileges.
    The government decided to grant financial aid to small businesses.
    Le gouvernement a décidé d'accorder des aides financières aux petites entreprises.
    To bring into harmony or concord.
    The instruments had to be tuned before the concert.
    Il a fallu d'abord accorder les instruments avant le concert.
    To give or attribute a quality to someone.
    She was awarded the title of the best student in the class.
    Elle a été accordée le titre de meilleure élève de la classe.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'acorder', derived from Latin 'accordare', meaning 'to bring into agreement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to agree on
    To reach an agreement on a subject.
    s'accorder sur
    grant me
    Expression to ask for a favor.
    accordez-moi

    Related Words

    agreement
    Understanding or harmony between several parties.
    accord
    harmony
    Concord between elements.
    harmonie
    concession
    Act of yielding or giving something to someone.
    concession

    Slang Meanings

    A lot of agreement
    They are 100% in agreement on this point.
    Ils sont d'accord à 100% sur ce point.
    To lend a hand
    He gave me a little help with the project.
    Il m'a accordé un petit coup de main pour le projet.