confirmé
The English word 'confirmed' is translated into French as confirmé.
confirmé is used to mean verified or ratified. In certain contexts, such as when describing a person like un expert confirmé, it can also mean 'seasoned' or 'established'.
Meaning: verified or ratified (adj)
Which one should you use?
When used in the phrase a confirmé, the word functions as a past participle to form the passé composé. In other contexts, such as un expert confirmé, it functions as an adjective.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form changes to agree with the noun it describes: confirmée for feminine singular, confirmés for masculine plural and confirmées for feminine plural.
Did you know?
- The word confirmé shares a root with the English word 'firm', coming from the Latin firmare meaning to make strong.
- The term confirmé can be used in legal contexts to mean a sentence has been upheld by a higher court, meaning the verdict is final.
- In older French texts, confirmé was frequently used to describe a habit or a bias that had become permanent, similar to a 'confirmed bachelor'.
Examples in context
- Ziri a confirmé ceci.Ziri confirmed that.This sentence shows the use of confirmé to indicate that something has been verified.Tatoeba #11033702 by Amastan, translation #10206888 by Amastan
- Nous avons confirmé son décès.We confirmed her death.This sentence shows how confirmé is used to state that a death has been verified.Tatoeba #4779829 by sacredceltic, translation #22702 by Objectivesea
- Dmitri a confirmé l'accusation.Dmitri confirmed the accusation.This sentence demonstrates the use of confirmé in the context of an accusation.Tatoeba #11958582 by Amastan, translation #11805084 by Amastan
- C'est sûr, on se voit demainIt's confirmed, we'll meet tomorrow
- Je t'apporte la confirmation dès que possible.I'll bring you the confirmation as soon as possible.
- La nouvelle est confirmée par plusieurs sources.The news is confirmed by several sources.
- Nous avons reçu la confirmation de votre paiement.We have received confirmation of your payment.
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Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are at a coffee shop checking their travel plans.
- LéaEst-ce que ton vol est confirmé ?Is your flight confirmed?
- NathanOui, le billet est bien confirmé.Yes, the ticket is definitely confirmed.
- LéaC'est une bonne nouvelle pour toi.That is good news for you.
- NathanMerci, je suis soulagé.Thanks, I am relieved.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
