Meaning
Par exemple, vous pourriez dire : « Je dois admettre que j'ai été surpris par la qualité du film ». Ici, l'expression montre que vous reconnaissez un sentiment ou une opinion qui pourrait ne pas être évident ou qui contraste avec vos attentes initiales.
L'utilisation de « I have to admit that » peut également servir à adoucir une critique ou à exprimer un certain niveau de modestie. Elle indique que ce qui suit est une opinion sincère et réfléchie.
En résumé, « I have to admit that » est une tournure utile pour introduire des aveux ou des reconnaissances, qu'ils soient positifs ou négatifs, tout en maintenant un ton poli et respectueux.
Today's Sentences
- I have to admit that she is pretty.
- I have to admit that you were right.
- I have to admit that my health has improved.
- I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
- I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
- Writer's Note
01
I have to admit that she is pretty.
Situation 1
Your kids are beautiful!
Especially your daughter.
Surtout votre fille.
I have to admit that she is pretty.
You must be extremely proud of them.
I am.
Situation 2
You and your wife look amazing tonight.
Thanks!
I have to admit that she is pretty.
Je dois admettre qu'elle est jolie.
It’s so great to see you two so happy.
I'm really happy that I found the one.
02
I have to admit that you were right.
Situation 1
Aren’t you glad that you ordered the steak?
I have to admit that you were right.
I knew you wouldn’t be happy with a salmon salad.
You know me too well.
Situation 2
Didn’t I tell you that it was dangerous?
I have to admit that you were right.
You would've gotten hurt if you'd bought that secondhand motorbike.
Thank goodness I decided to buy a car instead.
03
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Situation 1
How have you been?
I’ve been doing well.
I know you were sick a few years ago.
Are things better?
Est-ce que ça va mieux ?
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Thank you for asking.
Merci de demander.
Situation 2
You look great! How have you been?
I have to admit that my health has improved.
That’s wonderful to hear.
I’ve been cancer-free for 6 years now.
04
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Situation 1
Are these for me?
Yes!
Happy Birthday.
Joyeux anniversaire.
You didn’t have to.
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful though.
Je dois admettre que ces fleurs sont belles néanmoins.
I thought you’d like them.
Situation 2
Look at all these flowers!
Surprise!
I thought I’d decorate the house for you.
J'ai pensé à décorer la maison pour vous.
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Our home looks and smells amazing!
Notre maison a un aspect et une odeur incroyables !
I hope this makes your day.
05
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Situation 1
Did you make lunch for everyone at the office?
I did!
Help yourself to a sandwich!
Servez-vous d'un sandwich!
Wow, I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Thank you.
You should have seconds!
Vous devriez en reprendre !
Situation 2
Do you wanna try this sandwich I made?
Wow!
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Je dois admettre que ce sandwich est très délicieux.
I hope you aren’t too full before dinner.
Don't worry, I always leave room for dinner.
Writer's Note
Depending on the situation, "to admit" something means to affirm a truth or to positively confess to engaging a specific thought, statement or action.
Affirming the truth means you say 'yes' or to confirm that something is true. The examples given above are more like truth affirming phrases.
Another way you "admit to something" is if you confess to an action that you are guilty of or feel bad about. In this case, you may tell your husband that you cheated on him. You could tell your parents that you shoplifted from the mall or confess to a serious crime.
What kind of actions or thoughts can you tell us about? What have you felt bad about in the past? Let us know!
