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No. 8,408 in French

acceptait

"Acceptait" means "accepted" (imperfect tense of "to accept").

In a sentence

  • Elle acceptait toujours les invitations avec enthousiasme.

    She always accepted invitations enthusiastically.

    The word 'acceptait' is used here in the imparfait tense, showing repeated or habitual action in the past.

  • Il acceptait de l'aider même s'il était occupé.

    He accepted to help her even though he was busy.

    Here, 'acceptait' conveys a willingness or decision made in a past situation, underscoring an ongoing characteristic or tendency.

  • Nous acceptions l'idée à condition qu'elle soit clairement définie.

    We accepted the idea on the condition that it be clearly defined.

    In this sentence, 'acceptions' (a conjugation of 'acceptait' for 'nous') refers to a conditional state of agreement during a past discussion.

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