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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesconfirmer
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /kɔ̃.fiʁ.me/
"Il a confirmé sa participation à la réunion."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To state or prove that the truth or correctness of something previously believed or suspected is true.
"The test results confirmed her diagnosis." - 2
To make an arrangement or meeting definite, often by telephone, writing, or email.
"Please call the hotel to confirm your reservation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French confermer, which comes from the Latin confirmare, meaning to strengthen or establish firmly (com- 'intensifier' + firmus 'firm'). It entered the English language in the late 13th century, initially retaining religious and legal senses of strengthening a vow or decree before broadening to general verification.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Confirm" is said worldwide
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confirmer
Transliteration: /kɔ̃.fiʁ.me/
"Il a confirmé sa participation à la réunion."
bestätigen
Transliteration: /bəˈʃtɛtɪɡn̩/
"Kannst du mir den Termin bestätigen?"
confermare
Transliteration: /kon.ferˈma.re/
"Vorrei confermare la mia prenotazione."
confirmar
Transliteration: /kom.fiɾˈmaɾ/
"La aerolínea confirmó el vuelo."
confirmar
Transliteration: /kõ.fiɾˈmaɾ/
"Preciso confirmar os detalhes da viagem."
पुष्टि करना
Transliteration: pushti karna
"कृपया अपनी उपस्थिति की पुष्टि करें।"
确认
Transliteration: quèrèn
"请帮我确认一下机票信息。"
확인하다
Transliteration: hwaginhada
"예약을 확인해 주시기 바랍니다."
確認する
Transliteration: kakunin suru
"明日の予定を確認してください。"
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