verb🔗ShareAborder, accosterTo approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request."The teacher accosted the student, demanding an explanation for the late arrival. "Le professeur a abordé l'élève, exigeant une explication pour son retard.actioncommunicationpersonpoliceattitudedemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJouxté, borderTo join side to side; to border."The neighbor's new fence accosted our property line, creating a clear boundary between our yards. "La nouvelle clôture du voisin jouxtait la limite de notre propriété, créant une limite claire entre nos cours.actioncommunicationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCôtoyer, longer(by extension) To sail along the coast or side of."The small fishing boat accosted the rocky coastline, searching for a sheltered cove. "Le petit bateau de pêche a longé la côte rocheuse, à la recherche d'une crique abritée.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAborder, accosterTo approach; to come up to."A stranger accosted me on the street and asked for directions. "Un inconnu m'a accosté dans la rue et m'a demandé mon chemin.actionhumanpersonpolicesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAborder, accosterTo speak to first; to address; to greet."While waiting for the bus, a friendly neighbor accosted me to ask about my day. "En attendant le bus, un voisin amical m'a abordé pour me demander comment s'était passée ma journée.communicationactionlanguagewordpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJouxté, avoisinéTo adjoin; to lie alongside."The new library wing accosted the original building, seamlessly blending modern design with classic architecture. "La nouvelle aile de la bibliothèque jouxtait le bâtiment d'origine, mélangeant harmonieusement le design moderne à l'architecture classique.placeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAssaillir, attaquerTo assault."A stranger accosted the young girl and tried to grab her backpack. "Un inconnu a attaqué la jeune fille et a essayé de lui arracher son sac à dos.policeactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAborder, accosterTo solicit sexually."A man accosted her on the street, making unwanted and suggestive comments about her appearance. "Un homme l'a accostée dans la rue, faisant des commentaires indésirables et suggestifs sur son apparence.sexactionhumansocietymorallawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAccosté, soutenu des deux côtésSupported on both sides by other charges; also, side by side"The coat of arms showed a central shield accosted by two rampant lions, one on either side. "Les armoiries montraient un écu central accosté de deux lions rampants, un de chaque côté.heraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
