French word

accommoder

Pronunciation

IPA/akomode/

Meaning

  • verbadapt

Example

J'accommode la présentation pour le public.

I adapt the presentation for the audience.

Illustration for accommoder (adapt)

More examples

Ils doivent s'accommoder des nouvelles règles.

They must adapt to the new rules.

Core concept

One thing being adapted in its details so that it suits a particular person, setting, or use.

Common phrases

  • s'accommoder des changements

    put up with changes

  • accommoder quelqu'un

    accommodate someone

Similar words

adapter: Adapt the form or content to fit different conditions or a specific purpose.
ajuster: Fine-tune the position or size until it fits precisely.
aménager: Arrange a space or system to make it more convenient to use.
arranger: Organize the order or elements so everything fits together well.

Definition in French

Modifier quelque chose pour le rendre convenable à une personne, à une situation ou à un usage précis.

Word origin

French accommoder comes from Latin accommodare, based on ad- 'to' and commodus 'suitable', and retains the idea of bringing something into suitability.

Usage tips

  • In cooking, accommoder un plat means to prepare or season it, so the verb has a specific culinary use beyond general adjustment.

Other meanings

  • get used toverb
  • accommodateverb
  • seasonverb

Opposites

Related words

  • accommodantaccommodatingadjective

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