French phrase
Cette étude a été approuvée par ~.
Meaning
This study was approved by ___.
When to use it
Indicates that a study received approval from a named party. Formal wording common in academic and administrative contexts.
Example dialogue
Le comité d'éthique a rendu sa décision ?
Did the ethics committee issue its decision?
Cette étude a été approuvée par le comité d'éthique.
This study was approved by the ethics committee.