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“adopt” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/adɔpte/

Example

Elle a décidé d'adopter de nouvelles habitudes.

She decided to adopt new habits.

Illustration for adopter (adopt)

How to say “adopt” in French

“Adopt” in French is adopter.

A new member or way of acting settling into the structure of a family, routine, or organization.

Full entry for adopter: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with adopter

Il a fallu adopter des mesures rapides.

It was necessary to adopt swift measures.

Tips for using adopter

  • Unlike essayer, adopter normally presents a choice as accepted or established rather than merely tested.

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