concevoir

concevoir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to conceive
Le chef nous a demandé de concevoir un dispositif pour réduire le risque de feux de forêt.The chief asked us to conceive a plan to reduce the risk of wildfires.
b. to design
L'artiste a conçu cette œuvre pour qu'elle soit visible du ciel.The artist designed this work to be visible from the sky.
c. to devise
Robert conçoit un gadget qui permet d'éteindre toutes les lumières de sa maison d'un seul geste.Robert is devising a gadget that lets you turn off all the lights in the house with a single gesture.
a. to understand
Je ne conçois pas comment on peut mettre le lait dans son bol avant les céréales.I don't understand how anyone could pour milk into their bowl before adding the cereal.
a. to see
Mon frère et moi ne concevons pas la situation de la même façon.My brother and I don't see the situation the same way.
a. to conceive
Notre laboratoire aide les couples qui ont des difficultés à concevoir des enfants.Our laboratory helps couples who are having difficulty conceiving children.
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