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    M'accorder (en. Grant me)

    /makɔʁde/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To obtain an agreement or harmony with something or someone.
    She managed to align me with her ideas on the project.
    Elle a réussi à m'accorder avec ses idées sur le projet.
    To grant oneself time or moments for oneself.
    It is important to give myself breaks during the day.
    Il est important de m'accorder des pauses durant la journée.
    To adjust one's opinions or actions to be in agreement.
    We need to come to an agreement on the rules of the meeting.
    Nous devons m'accorder sur les règles de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'accorder', coming from Old French 'acorder', which means to unite or harmonize.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take time for oneself
    Taking time for oneself.
    s'accorder du temps
    to agree with someone
    Reaching an agreement with someone.
    s'accorder avec quelqu'un
    to grant myself a break
    Giving myself the right to a moment of rest.
    m'accorder une pause

    Related Words

    agreement
    State of understanding or agreement between two parties.
    accord
    harmony
    Balance between different elements.
    harmonie
    understanding
    Agreement between people.
    entente

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the same wavelength.
    We ended up agreeing; we think alike.
    On a fini par m'accorder, on pense pareil.
    To find common ground.
    We talked until we reached an agreement on the price.
    On a discuté jusqu'à ce qu'on m'accorde sur le prix.