adopter

/adɔpte/

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.

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