concéder

Senses

1. 1.

   to concede

   to admit or acknowledge something reluctantly or as true

2. 2.

   to grant

   to give or allow something as a right or privilege

3. 3.

   to yield

   to give way or surrender, especially in a dispute or negotiation

Examples

• "Il a concédé que sa théorie était peut-être erronée."

  He conceded that his theory was perhaps incorrect.

• "Le gouvernement a concédé des terres aux colons."

  The government granted land to the settlers.

• "Après une longue négociation, ils ont concédé quelques points clés."

  After lengthy negotiation, they yielded on several key points.

Usage

Formal and somewhat literary in register. Commonly used in legal, political, and academic contexts. Often followed by 'que' (concéder que + clause) or a direct object. Similar to 'admettre' but more formal and often implies reluctance or a negotiated settlement.