Practice Makes Perfect

Communiquer (Communicating)

There are many forms of communication. We communicate information, feelings, opinions, 

advice, and orders on a regular basis.

Prendre un parti (Taking a position)

It is important to express one’s point of view and take a stand.

accepter  

to accept

admettre 

to admit

affirmer 

to confirm, state

agréer 

to agree

avouer 

to confess

persuader 

to persuade

prendre le parti 

to take sides

refuser 

to refuse

rejeter 

to reject

On l’a persuadé d’accepter le travail. 

They persuaded him to take the job.

J’avoue que j’en suis bien content. 

I admit that it makes me happy.

J’espère qu’il ne rejettera pas l’offre. 

I hope he will not reject the offer.

Conseiller (Advising)

Giving advice or instructions is another form of communication.

apprendre 

to teach

conseiller  

to advise

corriger 

to correct