confirm
Can you confirm your attendance by Friday?
Pouvez-vous confirmer votre présence d'ici vendredi ?
Rendre certain ou officiel par une preuve ou une déclaration
The lab results confirmed the diagnosis.
Les résultats de laboratoire ont confirmé le diagnostic.
Used in medical, legal, and administrative contexts to validate information.
Renforcer une opinion ou une croyance
His kind words confirmed her faith in humanity.
Ses paroles gentilles ont confirmé sa foi en l'humanité.
Common in emotional or psychological contexts.
Valider un choix ou une action
Please confirm your order before checkout.
Veuillez confirmer votre commande avant le paiement.
Frequent in e-commerce and reservation systems.
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Prepositions with 'confirmer'
Use 'de' after 'confirmer' when introducing a clause: 'Je confirme de venir' (I confirm coming). For nouns, use direct object: 'Je confirme mon arrivée' (I confirm my arrival).
Règle d'or
Formal vs. Informal Context
In formal writing (emails, contracts), prefer 'confirmer' with a direct object. In casual speech, 'valider' or 'vérifier' may be used interchangeably but carry slightly different nuances.
Origine du mot
From Latin *confirmare* (to strengthen, establish), composed of *con-* (together) + *firmare* (to make firm).
Notes d'usage
In French, 'confirmer' is transitive and typically followed by a direct object (e.g., 'confirmer un rendez-vous'). Avoid using it as a standalone verb in passive constructions unless in specific contexts like 'être confirmé' (to be confirmed).