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    L'avouer (en. To confess it)

    /la.vwe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To confess or formally acknowledge something.
    He admitted to having lied about his results.
    Il a avoué avoir menti sur ses résultats.
    To openly declare an opinion or feeling.
    She admitted that she had doubts.
    Elle a avoué qu'elle avait des doutes.
    To acknowledge a fault or a wrongdoing.
    He finally confessed his mistake.
    Il a finalement avoué son erreur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'advertere' meaning 'to pay attention'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to admit it to oneself
    To recognize a personal truth.
    l'avouer à soi-même
    not to admit it
    To refuse to acknowledge a reality.
    ne pas l'avouer
    to admit it loud and clear
    To declare something clearly and boldly.
    l'avouer haut et fort

    Related Words

    confession
    The act of confessing an act or feeling.
    confession
    admission
    Acknowledgment of a truth or a mistake.
    admission
    acceptance
    Accepting a truth or a situation.
    acceptation

    Slang Meanings

    To have the courage to tell the truth.
    Admit it, dude, you're in love with her.
    Avoue-le, mec, t'es amoureux d'elle.
    To accept a fact straightforwardly.
    Come on, admit it, it's not a good movie.
    Allez, avoue, c'est pas un bon film.