French Conversation · Level 158
30 words
French word
agréer
Pronunciation
IPA/agʁee/
Meaning
- verbaccept
Example
Nous avons agréé les conditions.
We accepted the terms.
More examples
J'ai finalement agréé sa proposition.
I finally accepted his proposal.
Core concept
A proposal receiving the authorized nod required for acceptance.
Similar words
accepter: To agree to and accept an offer or set of terms.
approuver: To approve a proposal or action as satisfactory.
valider: To verify that a procedure or result is valid.
Definition in French
Donner son approbation formelle à une demande, une proposition ou une condition.
Word origin
French agréer comes through Old French agréer from a Latin root linked with what is pleasing or acceptable, which led to formal approval.
Usage tips
- In the fixed formula Veuillez agréer, Monsieur, l'expression..., agréer means accept or receive and does not function like ordinary conversational approval.