adopter
/adɔpte/
1.
verbInf1st
to adopt (a child or an animal)
to take in
Nous avons décidé d'adopter un chien à la SPA.
We decided to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.
Synonyms:recueillir, accueillir
2.
verbInf1st
to adopt (a measure, attitude, style, etc.) — to start using or to take on
to adopt (a law) — to approve or pass
Le Parlement va adopter la loi demain.
Parliament will adopt/pass the law tomorrow.
Synonyms:choisir, prendre, approuver
