le gré
will
Cela signifie la volonté ou le désir d'une personne, ce qu'elle accepte ou refuse de son plein choix.
The word "gré" in French has a specific meaning mainly related to willingness and assent.
Meaning:
- Gré means will, pleasure, or agreeable disposition.
- It is often found in the expression "de son gré", which means "of one's own accord" or "willingly".
- The word itself is a masculine noun.
Usage:
- The word "gré" is somewhat formal or literary.
- Common in phrases like:
- "À son gré": according to one's will or liking.
- "Mettre quelqu’un à son gré": to win someone over or convince them willingly.
Parts:
- The word "gré" does not easily decompose into smaller parts in modern French; its origin comes from Old French and Latin.
Synonyms:
- Willingness: volonté
- Pleasure or liking: plaisir, agrément
Antonyms:
- Reluctance or unwillingness: réticence, opposition
Summary:
- Gré expresses the idea of doing something by choice, willingly, or with consent.
- Used in idioms and older/formal speech.
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Examples
Nous avançons de notre propre gré.noun
We move forward of our own free will.
Parfois, tu dois agir contre ton propre gré.noun
Sometimes, you have to act against your own will.
Marie a accepté le travail de son plein gré.noun
Marie accepted the job of her own free will.
Chaque personne peut agir selon son gré dans cette situation.noun
Each person can act according to their will in this situation.
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