What does convenir in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word convenir in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use convenir in French.

The word convenir in French means be suitable for, be suited to, be right for, suit, admit to, admit, admit that, agree to , agree on, agree to do, be well suited, fix a date, fix an appointment, set a date, fix a date, agree on the arrangements, agree. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word convenir

be suitable for

verbe transitif indirect (être approprié à [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ces chaussures conviennent à l'escalade.
These shoes are just right for climbing.

be suited to

verbe transitif indirect (être approprié à [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette maison convient à son handicap.
This house is suited to his disability.

be right for

verbe transitif indirect (être en conformité)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il a su trouver les mots qui convenaient.
He managed to find the right words.

suit

verbe transitif indirect (être bon pour [qqn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce lieu de vacances convient à toute la famille. Je t'ai pris un rendez-vous le dentiste pour le 15 : j'espère que cela te convient.
This vacation spot suits the whole family. I've made you a dentist's appointment for the 15th: I hope that suits you.

admit to

verbe transitif indirect (admettre, reconnaître)

J'ai finalement convenu de mon erreur.
I have finally faced up to my mistake.

admit, admit that

verbe transitif indirect (admettre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Conviens-tu que tu as tort ?
Do you agree (or: agree that) you're wrong?

agree to , agree on

verbe transitif indirect (se mettre d'accord sur)

Les deux hommes d'affaires ont convenu d'un rendez-vous pour finaliser le contrat.
The two businessmen agreed to a meeting to finalize the contract.

agree to do

verbe transitif indirect (tomber d'accord)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Nous avons convenu de passer Noël ensemble. Nous étions convenues de nous voir tous les lundis.
We have agreed to spend Christmas together.

be well suited

verbe pronominal (se plaire)

Lucie et son mari se conviennent parfaitement.
Lucie and her husband are very well suited.

fix a date, fix an appointment

locution verbale (trouver une date d'entrevue)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Voyez avec ma secrétaire pour convenir d'un rendez-vous.

set a date, fix a date

locution verbale (fixer une date)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je t'appellerai cet après-midi pour convenir d'une date de réunion.

agree on the arrangements

locution verbale (se mettre d'accord)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

agree

locution verbale (en être d"accord)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

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