Example: Il convient de rappeler les règles avant de commencer la réunion.
Definition
"Il convient de" is a French expression used to indicate that something is appropriate, suitable, or necessary to do in a given situation. It often introduces a recommendation or obligation, as in reminding or advising someone to follow certain rules or actions.
Translations
It is appropriate to
Conviene
Het is passend om
Convé
Es empfiehlt sich
Etymology
The phrase "Il convient de" comes from the French verb "convenir," which means 'to be suitable' or 'to agree.' It originally derives from the Latin verb "convenire," meaning 'to come together' or 'to be appropriate.' Did you know? The phrase literally translates as 'it befits to,' reflecting its use in formal or polite recommendations.
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