J'accepte (en. I accept)

[ʒ‿ak.sɛpt]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To accept means to give one's agreement to something.
I accept your invitation to the party.
J'accepte ton invitation à la fête.
To accept means to yield to a situation or accept terms.
He finally accepted the terms of the contract.
Il a finalement accepté les termes du contrat.
To accept can also mean to receive or take something.
She accepted the gift with gratitude.
Elle a accepté le cadeau avec gratitude.

Etymology

From the verb 'accepter' derived from the Latin 'acceptare', which means to receive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I accept with pleasure
expresses a strong willingness or joyful acceptance.
j'accepte de bon cœur
I accept the risks
indicates that one is ready to take on the consequences.
j'accepte les risques

Related Words

acceptance
Action of accepting something.
acceptation
consensus
General agreement on a question.
consensus
approval
Acceptance or support of something.
approbation

Slang Meanings

It's good for me.
If you want to leave, I accept, it's good for me.
Si tu veux partir, j'accepte, c'est bon pour moi.
Ok, no problem.
For tomorrow's meeting, I accept, ok, no problem.
Pour la réunion de demain, j'accepte, ok, pas de souci.