French word

tolérer

Pronunciation

IPA/toleʁe/

Meaning

  • verbput up with

Example

Je dois tolérer un peu de bruit ce soir.

I have to put up with a little noise tonight.

Illustration for tolérer (put up with)

More examples

Il faut parfois tolérer une erreur pour apprendre.

Sometimes you have to tolerate a mistake to learn.

Core concept

Someone endures an unwanted disturbance while allowing it to continue.

Common phrases

  • tolérer une erreur

    tolerate a mistake

  • tolérer la frustration

    tolerate frustration

Similar words

supporter: To endure something unpleasant or burdensome.
laisser: To leave someone or something alone without interfering.
accepter: To accept and acknowledge an offer or situation.

Definition in French

Accepter la présence ou le comportement de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose sans l'empêcher, même si cela dérange.

Word origin

The French verb tolérer is inherited through Old French from Latin tolerare, to bear or endure, linking patience with non-interference.

Usage tips

  • In on ne tolère pas..., tolérer expresses a strong refusal to allow the stated behavior, especially in official or rule-based language.

Other meanings

  • endureverb
  • allowverb

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