What does s'adapter in French mean?

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

The word s'adapter in French means adapt, adapt, adapt, get used to, be compatible with, get used to, adapt for film, make a TV adaptation of. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word s'adapter

adapt

verbe transitif (modifier)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nous adaptons notre cuisine aux aliments que nous avons.
We adjust our dishes according to the ingredients we have.

adapt

verbe transitif (accorder, ajuster)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nous adaptons l'aménagement aux meubles que nous avons.
We are adapting the conversion to the furniture we've got.

adapt

verbe transitif (transposer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce cinéaste adapte l'œuvre de Maupassant à la télévision.
This filmmaker is adapting Maupassant's work for television.

get used to

verbe pronominal (se modifier pour faire face au changement)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Déménager n'a pas été facile, mais ça va, mon fils s'adapte.
Moving wasn't easy, but it's OK, my son is getting used to it.

be compatible with

(se conformer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ce système informatique s'adapte à toutes les voitures.
This computer system is compatible with all makes and models of car.

get used to

(se modifier pour faire face au changement)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Déménager n'a pas été facile, mais ça va, mon fils s'adapte à son nouvel environnement. D'avoir remporté ces deux nouveaux contrats dans ce pays montre notre capacité à nous adapter aux demandes et contraintes d'un autre pays.
Moving wasn't easy, but it's OK, my son is getting used to his new environment.

adapt for film

verbe transitif (transformer en film)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

make a TV adaptation of

verbe transitif (transposer [qch] pour la télé)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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