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conclure

conclude

verb kohn-KLUR Less Common
Communication Speech

Origin: Latin concludere

Also means

close

Usage Note

Conclure is an irregular verb (je conclus, il conclut, ils concluent; past participle conclu). It means to conclude logically (conclure que) or to finalise a deal (conclure un accord). The related noun une conclusion and adjective concluant ('conclusive') are common in academic and legal writing.

Examples

"Il a conclu son discours par une citation."

Natural Translation

He concluded his speech with a quote.

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