Avouer
Example: Il a finalement avoué ses erreurs devant tout le monde.
Definition
"Avouer" means to admit or confess something, especially a fault, mistake, or truth, often after reluctance. For example, in the phrase 'Il a finalement avoué ses erreurs devant tout le monde,' it means he finally confessed his mistakes in front of everyone.
Etymology
The French verb "avouer" comes from the Latin 'advocare,' meaning 'to call to one's aid' or 'to summon.' Over time, it evolved in Old French to mean confessing or admitting something openly. Did you know? The root relates to 'voice' and 'calling out,' reflecting the idea of openly declaring a truth.
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"Avouer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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