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appropriated

UK
/əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪtɪd/
US
/əˈproʊ.pri.eɪtɪd/

Translations

appropriatedpast participle
UK
/əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪ.tɪd/
US
/əˈproʊ.pri.eɪ.tɪd/
More precise categorisation: used exclusively as a past-participle adjective.
allouéSe dit notamment d’un budget ou de ressources attribués à une fin précise.
The appropriated budget for the new library was announced at the meeting.
Le budget alloué à la nouvelle bibliothèque a été annoncé lors de la réunion.
détournéS’emploie surtout pour des fonds, des biens ou des ressources pris ou utilisés sans l’autorisation du propriétaire.
The appropriated funds were used to finance the unauthorized project.
Les fonds détournés ont été utilisés pour financer le projet non autorisé.
Additional translations
affectéTerme fréquent dans les contextes administratifs et financiers.
Synonyms
usurped
allocated
assigned
earmarked
set aside
taken
seized
commandeered
expropriated
confiscated
misappropriated
appropriateverb

appropriated

Past Simple

appropriated
Past Simple
appropriated
Past Participle
appropriating
Gerund
UK
/əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt/
US
/əˈproʊ.pri.eɪt/
(formal; homograph)
allouerSurtout dans le domaine administratif ou financier.
The government appropriated funds for the new infrastructure project.
Le gouvernement a alloué des fonds pour le nouveau projet d’infrastructure.
approprierSe construit souvent au pronominal en français dans le sens de s’emparer de quelque chose.
The company was accused of appropriating funds meant for charity.
L’entreprise a été accusée de s’être approprié des fonds destinés à la charité.
Additional translations
affecterUsage courant dans le registre administratif et budgétaire.
Synonyms
assign
designate
seize
take over
allocate
Antonyms
inappropriate
unsuitable
improper
unfit

Definitions

appropriatedpast participle
Taken for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission.
The appropriated funds were used to finance the unauthorized project.
Designated or set aside for a particular purpose.
The appropriated budget for the new library was announced at the meeting.
appropriateverb
To take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
The company was accused of appropriating funds meant for charity.
To allocate or assign a resource or money for a specific purpose.
The government appropriated funds for the new infrastructure project.
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