French word

conclure

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃klyʁ/

Meaning

  • verbconclude

Example

Après la discussion, elle a conclu que c'était une erreur.

After the discussion, she concluded that it was a mistake.

Illustration for conclure (conclude)

More examples

La réunion s'est conclue plus tôt que prévu.

The meeting concluded earlier than expected.

Core concept

Several points being gathered and closed into a final decision or agreement.

Common phrases

  • conclure que

    conclude that

  • conclure la discussion

    conclude the discussion

  • conclure par une remarque

    conclude with a remark

Similar words

décider: Select one option and settle on an action or policy.
déduire: Infer something logically from established facts or assumptions.
finir: End an activity or event and bring it to a close.
signer: Sign a contract or document to make an agreement official.

Definition in French

Tirer une conséquence finale ou arrêter quelque chose ; parfois signer un accord.

Word origin

French developed conclure from Latin concludere through Old French, retaining the underlying idea of closing something together.

Usage tips

  • Conclure un accord means reaching or finalizing an agreement and does not necessarily mean physically signing it.

Other meanings

  • closeverb
  • signverb
  • endverb

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