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conciliating

/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/

conciliatingnoun

/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/

Gerund used as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of bringing about conciliation.

Translations

conciliation

Persistent conciliating of the opposing factions eventually led to a truce.

Une conciliation persistante entre les factions opposées a finalement conduit à une trêve.

Definitions

The act or process of calming hostility or winning goodwill.

Persistent conciliating of the opposing factions eventually led to a truce.

Synonyms

conciliatingadjective

more conciliating

Comp.

most conciliating

Super.

/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

conciliant

Her conciliating tone helped to ease the tension in the room.

Son ton conciliant a contribué à apaiser la tension dans la pièce.

Additional translations

conciliateurSurtout pour un comportement, un discours ou une attitude visant à rétablir l’entente.

Definitions

Tending to placate or pacify; intended to gain goodwill or favor.

Her conciliating tone helped to ease the tension in the room.

Synonyms

conciliateverb

conciliating

ing-form

conciliated

Past Simple

conciliated

Past Participle

conciliating

ing-form

/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪt/

Translations

apaiserDans le sens de calmer l’hostilité ou le mécontentement.

The manager tried to conciliate the upset customers by offering them a discount.

Le directeur a essayé d’apaiser les clients mécontents en leur offrant une remise.

concilierDans le sens de servir d’intermédiaire pour rétablir l’accord ou la réconciliation.

The diplomat was sent to conciliate between the two warring nations.

Le diplomate a été envoyé pour concilier les deux nations en guerre.

Additional translations

amadouerDans le sens de gagner la faveur ou les bonnes grâces de quelqu’un; registre courant.

Definitions

To stop someone from being angry or discontented; to placate or pacify.

The manager tried to conciliate the upset customers by offering them a discount.

To act as a mediator or go-between in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.

The diplomat was sent to conciliate between the two warring nations.

To win or gain the favor, goodwill, or support of someone by friendly or accommodating acts.

The candidate tried to conciliate undecided voters with promises of tax reform.

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