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accepter

accept

verb ak-sep-TEH Common

Origin: From Latin acceptare, frequentative of accipere (to receive).

Also means

agree to

Usage Note

Accepter is used for accepting offers, invitations, and conditions. It is followed directly by an infinitive (accepter de faire — 'to agree to do') rather than using à. Its antonym is refuser, and the related adjective acceptable is a near-cognate.

Examples

"Il accepte l'invitation avec plaisir."

Natural Translation

He accepts the invitation with pleasure.

Literal Translation

He accepts the-invitation with pleasure.

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