What does tolérant in French mean?

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

The word tolérant in French means lenient, tolerant, accepting, permit, allow, put up with, bear, stand, tolerate. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word tolérant

lenient

adjectif (indulgent)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le juge s'est montré tolérant.
The judge was lenient.

tolerant, accepting

adjectif (compréhensif)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Elle est tolérante envers les autres religions.
She is tolerant (or: accepting) of other religions.

permit, allow

verbe transitif (permettre [qch] de non autorisé)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le stationnement est toléré sur cette esplanade.
The traffic warden turns a blind eye to parking along the esplanade.

put up with

verbe transitif (accepter)

Comment peut-elle tolérer que son fils lui parles ainsi ?
How can she put up with her son talking to her like that?

bear, stand

verbe transitif (supporter [qqn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il ne tolère plus la présence de sa belle-mère.
He can't stand his mother-in-law's presence any longer.

tolerate

verbe transitif (supporter une substance) (Medical)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il est malade et ne tolère plus l'alcool.
He's sick and can't tolerate alcohol anymore.

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