This is the 4164th most frequent French word.
cédé
"Given up" or "yielded."
Here, 'cédé' demonstrates the legal or formal relinquishment of rights or property.
Il a cédé ses droits pour ce projet.
He ceded his rights for this project.
In this sentence, 'cédé' illustrates the act of voluntarily giving up something such as a physical space or privilege.
Elle a cédé sa place dans le métro à une personne âgée.
She gave up her seat on the subway to an elderly person.
This usage exemplifies 'cédé' indicating the yielding or breaking under pressure, as is the case with an object.