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confer in French

confer in French is conférer, accorder, décerner — confer means to talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.

confer in French

conférer
verb
accorder
verb
décerner
verb

What does "confer" mean?

  1. verb To talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.
    "The lawyers conferred before entering the courtroom."
  2. verb To formally give or grant something, such as a title, honor, or right.
    "The university conferred an honorary degree on the retiring professor."
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confer in a sentence

  • The lawyers conferred before entering the courtroom.
  • She conferred with her doctor about the test results.
  • The university conferred an honorary degree on the retiring professor.
  • Citizenship confers certain legal rights.

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What is "confer" in French?

"confer" in French is conférer, accorder, décerner. confer means: To talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.

How do you use "confer" in a sentence?

Example: "The lawyers conferred before entering the courtroom." In French, "confer" is conférer, accorder, décerner.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "confer": conférer, accorder, décerner.

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