French Conversation · Level 106
60 words
French word
adhérer
Pronunciation
IPA/adeʁe/
Meaning
- verbagree with ___
Example
J'adhère complètement à cette idée.
I completely agree with this idea.
More examples
Ils ont adhéré à l'association locale.
They joined the local association.
Core concept
A person attaches to a shared cause or group and supports it from within.
Common phrases
adhérer à une idée
agree with an idea
adhérer à une association
join an association
adhérer à un parti
join a political party
Similar words
approuver: Approve an opinion or proposal as good or acceptable.
soutenir: Give help and support to a person or idea.
rejoindre: Join a person or group by going to be with them.
s'inscrire: Officially enroll in an organization or course by registering.
Definition in French
Accepter et soutenir une idée ou un projet, ou devenir membre d'une association ou d'un parti; on dit généralement « adhérer à ... ».
Word origin
French adhérer comes from Latin adhaerēre, formed from ad- 'to' and haerēre 'to stick', whose physical sense developed into agreement and membership.
Usage tips
- Adhérer normally takes à, as in adhérer à une idée or adhérer à une association, not a direct object.