adopter

adopter
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to adopt
Après des années d’attente, le couple a enfin pu adopter un enfant.After years of waiting, the couple was finally able to adopt a child.
a. to assume
Ma bonne résolution de la nouvelle année, c’est d’adopter une attitude plus positive et bienveillante.My New Year's resolution is to assume a more positive and caring attitude.
a. to pass
Le parlement a adopté de nouvelles lois pour protéger la biodiversité.Parliament has passed new laws to protect biodiversity.
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