J'avoue (en. I confess)

/ʒa.vu/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To express acknowledgment of something, often regarding a mistake or weakness.

I admit that I was wrong to judge you.

J'avoue que j'ai eu tort de te juger.

To confess a truth, often with a nuance of regret.

I admit that I don't like horror movies.

J'avoue que je n'aime pas les films d'horreur.

To admit a personal opinion or feeling.

I admit that I fell in love with this song.

J'avoue que je suis tombé amoureux de cette chanson.

From the verb "to admit," coming from the Latin 'advolare' meaning 'to fly to.'

I admit my mistakes

Acknowledging one's faults.

j'avoue mes erreurs

I admit that it's difficult

Admitting a difficulty.

j'avoue que c'est difficile

I admit that it makes me laugh

Confessing amusement.

j'avoue que ça me fait rire

to admit

The action of acknowledging or confessing something.

avouer

to acknowledge

To admit or accept a truth.

reconnaître

to confess

To declare a fault or a sin.

confesser

That's true, I admit it.

I admit, this movie is really good.

J'avoue, ce film est vraiment bon.

I agree.

I admit, you are right on this point.

J'avoue, tu as raison sur ce point.