approved

UK
/əˈpruːvd/
US
/əˈpruvd/
approvedpast participle
UK
/əˈpruːvd/
US
/əˈpruvd/
Used attributively as the past participle of the verb "approve", e.g., "approved documents".
Translations
Only approved documents may be submitted to the board.
Seuls les documents approuvés peuvent être soumis au conseil.
Definitions
Having received official approval; sanctioned.
Only approved documents may be submitted to the board.
approvedadjective
more approved
Comp.
most approved
Super.
UK
/əˈpruːvd/
US
/əˈpruːvd/
Translations
The approved plan was implemented without any further delays.
Le plan approuvé a été mis en œuvre sans autre retard.
Additional translations
agrééS’emploie surtout dans un registre administratif, technique ou commercial.
Definitions
Officially accepted or sanctioned.
The approved plan was implemented without any further delays.
Regarded as satisfactory or acceptable.
She wore an approved uniform to the event, ensuring she met the dress code requirements.
approveverb

approved

Past Simple

approved
Past Simple
approved
Past Participle
approving
Gerund
UK
/əˈpruːv/
US
/əˈpruv/
Translations
The committee will meet to approve the new policy.
Le comité se réunira pour approuver la nouvelle politique.
The board approved the budget for the upcoming year.
Le conseil a approuvé le budget pour l'année à venir.
approuverSe construit avec « de » pour exprimer une opinion favorable.
She did not approve of his decision to quit his job.
Elle n'approuvait pas sa décision de quitter son emploi.
Additional translations
ratifierEmploi formel, surtout pour valider officiellement une décision ou un texte.
Definitions
To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
The committee will meet to approve the new policy.
To confirm or sanction formally.
The board approved the budget for the upcoming year.
To express a favorable opinion of something.
She did not approve of his decision to quit his job.