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/əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)
Translation
approprié / s'approprier
Suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion.
“Is this outfit appropriate for a formal job interview?”
C'est quand quelque chose est bien adapté ou correct par rapport au contexte ou à l'endroit où l'on se trouve.
To take something for your own use, usually without permission.
“The manager was caught trying to appropriate company funds for his own trip.”
C'est quand on prend possession de quelque chose qui ne nous appartient pas, souvent sans demander.