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adapt in French

adapt in French is adapté, adapter, s'adapter — adapt means to change something so it becomes suitable for a new purpose or situation.

adapt in French

adapté
adj
Adapted; fit; suited; suitable; apt.
adapter
verb
(transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.
s'adapter
verb
(transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.
s'adapter
verb
(transitive) To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust.
adapter
verb
(transitive) To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust.
adapter
verb
(transitive) To make by altering or fitting something else; to produce by change of form or character.
s'adapter
verb
(intransitive) To make oneself comfortable to a new thing.

What does "adapt" mean?

  1. verb To change something so it becomes suitable for a new purpose or situation.
    "The recipe was adapted to use fewer eggs."
  2. verb To adjust oneself to new conditions.
    "The plants adapted quickly to the drier climate."

adapt in a sentence

  • The recipe was adapted to use fewer eggs.
  • The plants adapted quickly to the drier climate.
  • It took a while for her to adapt to the new time zone.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "adapt" in French?

"adapt" in French is adapté, adapter, s'adapter. adapt means: To change something so it becomes suitable for a new purpose or situation.

How do you use "adapt" in a sentence?

Example: "The recipe was adapted to use fewer eggs." In French, "adapt" is adapté, adapter, s'adapter.

Are there other ways to say "adapt" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "adapt": adapté, adapter, s'adapter.

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