accordé
The English word 'granted' can be translated into French as accordé.
The word accordé is a formal way to say 'granted' in the sense of something being given or approved. It functions as the past participle of the verb accorder, which literally means to grant, accord or bestow.
Meaning: used to concede a point (adv)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form accordé is the past participle of the verb accorder. Use accordée for a feminine singular noun, accordés for a masculine plural noun and accordées for a feminine plural noun.
Did you know?
- The verb accorder is also used in music to describe tuning an instrument, such as accorder un piano. This links the idea of 'granting' a request to the act of bringing a string into harmony.
- While accordé means 'granted' in a legal or formal sense, if you want to say 'granted' in the sense of 'admittedly' or 'it is true that' in a conversation, French speakers usually use certes.
- When using accordé to mean 'granted' in the sense of 'bestowed', it carries a connotation of hierarchy, implying a superior is giving something to a subordinate.
Examples in context
- Elles ont accordé une interview au journaliste.They granted the journalist an interview.This sentence demonstrates the use of accordé regarding granting an interview.Tatoeba #2899060 by Amastan, translation #3652070 by karloelkebekio
- L'autonomie a été accordée en 1969 et l'indépendance en 1979.Autonomy was granted in 1969 and independence in 1979.This sentence shows accordée used in the context of granting autonomy and independence.Tatoeba #9246905 by lbdx, translation #8904566 by The_World_Factbook
- Tous les pouvoirs législatifs accordés par cette Constitution seront attribués à un Congrès des États-Unis, qui sera composé d'un Sénat et d'une Chambre des représentants.All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.This sentence uses accordés to describe powers granted by a Constitution.Tatoeba #9481106 by Micsmithel, translation #5971962 by astru
- Le visa a été accordé à l'immigrant.The visa was granted to the immigrant.
- La bourse a été octroyée à l'étudiant pour ses excellentes notes.The scholarship was granted to the student for his excellent grades.
- Admettons que tu aies raison.Granted, you may be right.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are debating whether a new restaurant is too expensive.
- EmmaC'est beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c'est.It is way too expensive for what it is.
- HugoAccordé, mais la qualité des produits est excellente.Granted, but the quality of the products is excellent.
- EmmaJe suis d'accord, mais le prix reste excessif.I agree, but the price remains excessive.
- HugoOn peut y aller pour une occasion spéciale alors.We can go there for a special occasion then.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
