French Conversation · Level 73
60 words
French word
acceptation
Pronunciation
IPA/aksɛptasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounapproval
Example
Il a donné son acceptation au projet.
He gave his approval to the project.
More examples
Il cherche l'acceptation sociale de son entourage.
He seeks social acceptance from those around him.
Core concept
A recorded assent that makes approval official.
Common phrases
l'acceptation sociale
social acceptance
chercher l'acceptation
seek acceptance
Similar words
accord: Agreement among several parties on terms or viewpoints.
approbation: Approval expressing support for an action or proposal.
consentement: An individual's agreement to an offer or to undergo treatment.
Definition in French
Manifestation formelle du consentement donné à une offre, une personne ou une décision, fréquemment exprimée par écrit.
Word origin
Latin acceptatio gave rise to Old French forms before French adopted acceptation for formal consent and approval.
Usage tips
- In the phrase donner son acceptation à, the preposition à introduces what receives the formal approval.