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approuvé

approved, authorized

adjective ah-proo-VEH Rare
People & Society Law

Origin: Past participle of 'approuver', from Latin 'approbare' (to assent to).

Usage Note

Approuvé is stamped or marked on official documents to indicate authorization; the feminine is approuvée. In digital interfaces, approuvé appears as a status label (approved/confirmed). The verb approuver also means to agree with someone's opinion: j'approuve ta décision.

Examples

"Le projet a été approuvé par le conseil."

Natural Translation

The project was approved by the board.

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