concede

UK
/kənˈsiːd/
US
/kənˈsid/
concedeverb
conceded
Past Simple
conceded
Past Participle
conceding
ing-form
UK
/kənˈsiːd/
US
/kənˈsid/
Translations
encaisserAu sens sportif de laisser marquer un but, un point ou un essai.
The defense conceded two goals in the first ten minutes.
La défense a encaissé deux buts dans les dix premières minutes.
reconnaîtreAu sens d’admettre sa défaite, notamment dans un contexte politique ou compétitif.
The candidate conceded the election after the final results were announced.
Le candidat a reconnu sa défaite après l’annonce des résultats finaux.
reconnaîtreAu sens d’admettre comme vrai ou juste, souvent à contrecœur.
After much debate, she finally conceded that her opponent had a valid point.
Après de longs débats, elle a finalement reconnu que son adversaire avait raison sur un point important.
concéderAu sens de céder, accorder ou octroyer un droit, un avantage ou une demande.
The company conceded the workers' demands for better working conditions.
L’entreprise a concédé les demandes des salariés pour de meilleures conditions de travail.
Additional translations
concéderAu sens sportif, plus littéraire ou formel.
admettreAu sens d’avouer ou de reconnaître un fait, une objection ou une réalité.
Definitions
To admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly, as true or correct.
After much debate, she finally conceded that her opponent had a valid point.
To yield or grant something, such as a right or privilege.
The company conceded the workers' demands for better working conditions.
To admit defeat in a contest or competition.
The candidate conceded the election after the final results were announced.
In sports, to allow an opponent to score a goal, point, or run.
The defense conceded two goals in the first ten minutes.
concedepast participle
Definitions
Admitted or acknowledged, especially beforehand or without dispute.
It is a conceded fact that the policy needs revision.
concedegerund / present participle
Definitions
Yielding, admitting, or characterized by concession.
Her conceding tone showed she was ready to compromise.