English-French translations for affirm

affirmer
Nous pouvons affirmer que c'est une attitude doublement inacceptable. We may affirm that this is a doubly unacceptable process.
assurer

constater
L'Union européenne ne pourra malheureusement pas, pas même si nous envoyons une délégation de députés, constater de grands progrès positifs. What we are going to do is to go to the conference and affirm what was already affirmed in 1995 in Beijing. Force est de constater que les groupes mafieux se développent, non seulement en Europe de l'Est, mais également au sein de l'Union européenne. We have no choice but to affirm that Mafias are emerging, not only in eastern Europe, but also in the heart of the European Union.

To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively
To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true
To support or encourage
To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review

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