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A1 · Describing things (1)
A1 · Décrire les choses (1)
complet
including all the parts, etc. that are necessary; whole
Is this list complete, or are some names still missing?
Cette liste est-elle complète, ou manque-t-il encore des noms ?
SynonymesfinishfinalizeaccomplishachievefulfillendconcludeAntonymesbeginstartinitiateincompleteunfinishedlackingoccupé
having a lot to do; perhaps not free to do something else because you are working on something
Alfred was busy getting ready for his vacation
Alfred était occupé à préparer ses vacances.
The airport was busy, with people catching planes and heading for car rental companies
SynonymesoccupiedengagedactiveworkinginvolvedswampedAntonymesidlefreeavailableunoccupiedlazydifférence
the way in which two people or things are not like each other; the way in which somebody/something has changed
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries.
Il n'y a pas de différences significatives entre les systèmes éducatifs des deux pays.
There's no difference in the results.
SynonymesdisparitydistinctioncontrastvariationdivergencedissimilarityAntonymessimilarityresemblancesamenessagreementconformityequalityforme, type
a type or variety of something
Swimming is a very good form of exercise for people of all ages.
La natation est une très bonne forme d'exercice pour les personnes de tous âges.
SynonymesdocumentapplicationtemplateformatshapekindtypeAntonymesshapelessnessamorphousnessstructurelessnessfacile
not difficult; done or obtained without a lot of effort or problems
This homework is very easy.
Ce devoir est très facile.
It would be the easiest thing in the world to fall in love with him.
SynonymessimpleeffortlessstraightforwardpainlessuncomplicatedmanageableAntonymesdifficulthardchallengingcomplexcomplicatedarduousdifférent
not the same as somebody/something; not like somebody/something else
It's very different to what I'm used to
C'est très différent de ce à quoi je suis habitué.
It's very different to what I'm used to.
SynonymesdissimilardistinctunlikevariedcontrastingAntonymessimilarsameidenticalalikeequivalentmeilleur
of the most excellent type or quality
They're all good players, but she's the best of all.
Ce sont tous de bons joueurs, mais c'est elle la meilleure de tous.
We're the best of friends(= very close friends).
SynonymesfinestgreatesttopexcellentsuperiorprimeleadingoptimumAntonymesworstpoorestinferiorleastbottomweakestterriblecorrect, exact
accurate or true, without any mistakes
Is this exercise correct?
Est-ce que cet exercice est correct ?
Am I correct in saying that you know a lot about wine?
SynonymesrightaccuratetrueexactpreciseaccurateproperappropriateAntonymeswrongincorrectfalseinaccurateimpropercélèbre, connu
known about by many people
Marie Curie is famous for her contributions to science.
Marie Curie est célèbre pour ses contributions à la science.
She was more famous as a writer than as a singer.
Synonymeswell-knownrenownedcelebratednotableprominenteminentdistinguishedAntonymesunknownobscureunremarkableanonymousinfamouscourant, commun, fréquent
happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places
Smith is a very common family name in England.
Smith est un nom de famille très courant en Angleterre.
SynonymesusualordinarygeneralwidespreadprevalentpublicsharedAntonymesuncommonrareuniqueprivateexclusivemeilleur
of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else
This new phone is much better than my old one.
Ce nouveau téléphone est bien meilleur que mon ancien.
SynonymesimproveenhanceamelioraterefineupgradeadvanceAntonymesworsendeterioratedegradeimpairdamagedifficile
not easy; needing effort or skill to do or to understand
This homework is very difficult.
Ce devoir est très difficile.
She finds it very difficult to get up early.
SynonymeshardchallengingtoughcomplexproblematicarduousdemandingAntonymeseasysimpleeffortlesspainlessfacileincroyable, étonnant
very surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
That's amazing, isn't it?
C'est incroyable, non ?
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance
SynonymesastonishingremarkablewonderfulincrediblefantasticextraordinaryAntonymesordinarycommonaverageunremarkableboringfaux
wrong; not correct or true
This piece of information is false.
Cette information est fausse.
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false.
SynonymesincorrectuntrueerroneousinaccuratefabricatedcounterfeitdeceptiveAntonymestruecorrectaccuratevalidgenuineauthenticmauvais
unpleasant; full of problems
We had bad weather, so the party was inside the house.
Il a fait mauvais temps, alors la fête a eu lieu à l'intérieur de la maison.
SynonymesawfulterriblepoorunpleasantevilwickednaughtyinferiorAntonymesgoodexcellentwonderfulsuperiormoralwell-behaved
