Tolérait (en. Tolerated)
/tɔ.le.ʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Allow or accept something unpleasant.
She would tolerate his behavior if he apologized.
Elle tolèrerait son comportement s'il s'excusait.
Endure something without reacting.
He would tolerate delays if it became a habit.
Il tolèrerait les retards si cela devenait une habitude.
Have an understanding attitude towards difficult people or situations.
He would tolerate cultural differences in his team.
Il tolèrerait les différences culturelles dans son équipe.
Etymology
From the verb 'to tolerate' which comes from the Latin 'tolerare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tolerate the unacceptable
Accept a situation or behavior that should not be accepted.
tolérer l'inacceptable
tolerate differences
Accept cultural or personal variations.
tolérer des différences
Related Words
tolerance
Willingness to accept different opinions, beliefs, or behaviors.
tolérance
intolerance
Absence of tolerance, refusal to accept what is different.
intolérance
Slang Meanings
Excessive tolerance
He has excessive tolerance for the mistakes of others.
Il a une tolérance excessive pour les erreurs des autres.
Let it go
He prefers to let it go rather than engage in an argument.
Il préfère laisser couler plutôt que de s'engager dans une dispute.