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    L'avoue (en. Admit it)

    [la-vu]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To publicly express a truth or a hidden thought.
    He finally admits it, he loves this music.
    Il l'avoue enfin, il aime cette musique.
    To acknowledge a fault or a secret.
    She admits her mistake to her friends.
    Elle avoue son erreur à ses amis.
    To confess a moral fault.
    He confessed that he had lied.
    Il a avoué qu'il avait menti.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'avouer', derived from the Latin 'advocare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I admit it.
    expression to admit a truth
    je l'avoue
    admit it out loud
    declare a secret or thought aloud
    l'avoue à voix haute

    Related Words

    confession
    action of admitting, often in a religious context.
    confession
    acknowledge
    accepting a reality or a truth.
    admettre
    admit
    verb meaning to acknowledge or confess.
    avouer

    Slang Meanings

    A way of saying that one accepts something, often in a light tone.
    Come on, I admit it, this cake is too good!
    Allez, je l'avoue, c'est trop bon ce gâteau !
    Used to downplay a mistake or a fault.
    Admit it, everyone makes mistakes.
    L'avoue, ça arrive à tout le monde de se tromper.