harmoniser

/aʁ.mɔ.ni.ze/
verbIntermediate💡 to harmonize
general

To make things consistent, compatible, or in agreement with each other.

Les deux pays ont décidé d'harmoniser leurs normes commerciales.

The two countries decided to harmonize their trade standards.

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Often used in contexts like policies, standards, or systems.

musical

To bring into harmony or balance, especially in music or sound.

Le chef d'orchestre a dû harmoniser les instruments.

The conductor had to harmonize the instruments.

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In music, it refers to creating a pleasing combination of notes.

Collocations

harmoniser avecto harmonize withharmoniser les politiquesto harmonize policies

Related Phrases

être en harmoniephrase
to be in harmony

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Business

In business contexts, 'harmoniser' often refers to aligning policies or standards.

Gold Rule

Consistency

When using 'harmoniser', ensure the context requires bringing things into agreement.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'harmoniser', from Latin 'harmonia' (harmony).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used in both literal and figurative senses, often in formal or technical contexts.

Word Breakdown

harmon-
harmony
root
+
-iser
to make
suffix
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