What does convenu in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word convenu in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use convenu in French.

The word convenu in French means agreed, formulaic, be suitable for, be suited to, be right for, suit, admit to, admit, admit that, agree to , agree on, agree to do, be well suited, as agreed, within the agreed period. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word convenu

agreed

adjectif (sur quoi on est d'accord)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il m'a payé la somme convenue. Nous sommes arrivés à l'heure convenue.
We arrived at the appointed time.

formulaic

adjectif (banal, pas original)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
J'ai trouvé ce film convenu, sans aucune surprise.
I found the film formulaic with no surprises.

be suitable for

verbe transitif indirect (être approprié à [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ces chaussures conviennent à l'escalade.
These shoes are just right for climbing.

be suited to

verbe transitif indirect (être approprié à [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette maison convient à son handicap.
This house is suited to his disability.

be right for

verbe transitif indirect (être en conformité)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il a su trouver les mots qui convenaient.
He managed to find the right words.

suit

verbe transitif indirect (être bon pour [qqn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce lieu de vacances convient à toute la famille. Je t'ai pris un rendez-vous le dentiste pour le 15 : j'espère que cela te convient.
This vacation spot suits the whole family. I've made you a dentist's appointment for the 15th: I hope that suits you.

admit to

verbe transitif indirect (admettre, reconnaître)

J'ai finalement convenu de mon erreur.
I have finally faced up to my mistake.

admit, admit that

verbe transitif indirect (admettre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Conviens-tu que tu as tort ?
Do you agree (or: agree that) you're wrong?

agree to , agree on

verbe transitif indirect (se mettre d'accord sur)

Les deux hommes d'affaires ont convenu d'un rendez-vous pour finaliser le contrat.
The two businessmen agreed to a meeting to finalize the contract.

agree to do

verbe transitif indirect (tomber d'accord)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Nous avons convenu de passer Noël ensemble. Nous étions convenues de nous voir tous les lundis.
We have agreed to spend Christmas together.

be well suited

verbe pronominal (se plaire)

Lucie et son mari se conviennent parfaitement.
Lucie and her husband are very well suited.

as agreed

locution adverbiale (de la façon prévue)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Nous nous retrouverons comme convenu samedi prochain.
We will meet up next Saturday, as agreed.

within the agreed period

locution adverbiale (sans dépasser le terme prévu)

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