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harmoniser
/aʁ.mɔ.ni.ze/
to harmonize
Il faut harmoniser les politiques économiques.
We need to harmonize economic policies.
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.
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.
In music, it refers to creating a pleasing combination of notes.
Collocations
harmoniser avecto harmonize withharmoniser les politiquesto harmonize policies
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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
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