Built from de and accord, a noun related to accorder. The verb goes back through Medieval Latin accordare, formed on the model of concordare and associated with Latin cor, meaning “heart.”
Built from de and accord, a noun related to accorder. The verb goes back through Medieval Latin accordare, formed on the model of concordare and associated with Latin cor, meaning “heart.”
What does d'accord mean?
D'accord means “in agreement” after être, and by itself it commonly means “okay,” “all right,” or “agreed.”
How do you pronounce d'accord?
D'accord is pronounced /dakɔʁ/, with the final French r clearly heard.
Do you say d'accord avec or d'accord sur?
Use d'accord avec for the person or view you agree with, and d'accord sur for the topic or point agreed upon.
Can d'accord answer a question by itself?
Yes. In everyday conversation, d'accord can accept a suggestion or confirm that an instruction has been understood.
Is d'accord formal or informal?
The expression is neutral inside être d'accord, while a standalone d'accord is conversational and may sound too casual in a very deferential exchange.