No. 4,164 in French
cédé
"Given up" or "yielded."
In a sentence
Il a cédé ses droits pour ce projet.
He ceded his rights for this project.
Here, 'cédé' demonstrates the legal or formal relinquishment of rights or property.
Elle a cédé sa place dans le métro à une personne âgée.
She gave up her seat on the subway to an elderly person.
In this sentence, 'cédé' illustrates the act of voluntarily giving up something such as a physical space or privilege.
Après une longue résistance, la porte a finalement cédé.
After a long resistance, the door finally gave way.
This usage exemplifies 'cédé' indicating the yielding or breaking under pressure, as is the case with an object.
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