accorder
/a.kɔʁ.de/To agree or come to an agreement with someone.
Les deux parties ont accordé leurs versions.
Both parties agreed on their versions.
Often used in formal or legal contexts.
To grant or give something, often in a formal or official context.
Le gouvernement a accordé des subventions aux entreprises.
The government granted subsidies to businesses.
Common in legal, financial, or administrative contexts.
To tune or adjust something, especially a musical instrument.
Il a accordé son violon avant le concert.
He tuned his violin before the concert.
Technical usage in music, often referring to tuning instruments.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Accorder' is often used in formal contexts, especially in legal, financial, or administrative language. In informal speech, it can be replaced by simpler verbs like 'donner' or 'accorder'.
⚡Gold Rule
Prepositions with 'accorder'
'Accorder' is often followed by the preposition 'à' when referring to granting something to someone (e.g., 'accorder un prêt à quelqu'un').
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'accorder', from Latin 'accordare', meaning 'to agree' or 'to bring into harmony'.
📝Usage Notes
The verb 'accorder' is highly versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the subject matter.