French word

convergent

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃vɛʁʒɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivein agreement

Example

Nos avis sont convergents.

Our views are in agreement.

Illustration for convergent (in agreement)

More examples

Les équipes ont des idées convergentes pour la suite.

The teams have converging ideas about what to do next.

Core concept

Several viewpoints point the same way, like routes gradually meeting at a junction.

Common phrases

  • idées convergentes

    converging ideas

  • solutions convergentes

    converging solutions

Similar words

d'accord: Sharing the same opinion and having reached agreement.

Definition in French

Qui tend à devenir semblable ou à se rejoindre, surtout pour des idées, des opinions ou des tendances.

Word origin

Latin convergere, built from con- for together and vergere for turning or tending, gave French converger and then the adjective convergent.

Usage tips

  • Convergent has a formal, analytical tone; everyday speech often uses se rejoindre or être d'accord for matching views.

Other meanings

  • convergentadjective
  • convergingadjective

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