L'agrément (en. The approval)

la-greh-mã

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of what is pleasant or enjoyable.
The beauty of the landscape was breathtaking.
L'agrément du paysage était à couper le souffle.
Permission or authorization granted by an authority.
He obtained approval for his business.
Il a obtenu l'agrément pour son entreprise.
Mutual agreement between the parties.
They signed a contract of approval.
Ils ont signé un contrat d'agrément.

Etymology

From Old French 'agreer', which means 'to approve'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give one's approval
To approve or consent to something.
donner son agrément
in full pleasure
In a pleasant or enjoyable manner.
en toute agrément
to seek approval
To seek to be pleasant or to please.
rechercher l'agrément

Related Words

pleasant
That brings pleasure or satisfaction.
agréable
embellish
To make something more attractive.
agrémente

Slang Meanings

It's cool
That party was really enjoyable, it was cool!
Cette fête était vraiment l'agrément, c'était cool!
It's the best
The concert was enjoyable, really the best!
Le concert était l'agrément, vraiment le top!