la locution "C'est là que j'ai reconnu ma défaite"

Anna K.B2Kwiziq community member

la locution "C'est là que j'ai reconnu ma défaite"

Hello, Why can't we use admettre? j'ai admis ma defaite....

Asked 4 years ago
Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

It fits fine, as would «accepter». It is frustrating sometimes when you use a translation you think or know is correct that is not listed. However there are too many options in many cases for all to be listed, and these are self-marked so if you're sure, give yourself 5. If unsure, check reference material - Larousse and Robert have good free dictionaries on line - much more reliable than Google/DL for word definitions, or ask. (My wife is French and an accredited translator, so I have a distinct advantage compared to many. Even so there are often many different answers as translation always has a subjective component). There is a loose guidance in translation to try to avoid the use of the most similar word as a way of minimising risk of using a faux ami. These exercises are also developed with the additional worthy aim of expanding our scope of vocabulary and I think sometimes this may impact the listed responses.

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la locution "C'est là que j'ai reconnu ma défaite"

Hello, Why can't we use admettre? j'ai admis ma defaite....

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