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A2 · Describing things (2)
A2 · Décrire les choses (2)
général
affecting all or most people, places or things
We have a general idea of how many guests will attend
Nous avons une idée générale du nombre d'invités qui viendront.
In general, about half the guests will bring their spouses
SynonymescommonusualordinarytypicaloverallbroadAntonymesspecificparticularprecisedetailedutile
able to improve a particular situation
It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself.
Il me serait utile de voir les dégâts par moi-même.
helpful advice/information/suggestions
SynonymesusefulbeneficialadvantageouspracticalsupportivevaluableserviceableAntonymesunhelpfuluselessdetrimentalharmfuldisadvantageousworthlessinformel, familier
relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
The language used in an informal letter is different from that in the formal one.
La langue employée dans une lettre informelle est différente de celle d'une lettre formelle.
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
SynonymescasualunofficialrelaxedeasygoingfamiliarintimateAntonymesformalofficialceremonialstiffreservednécessaire
that is needed for a purpose or a reason
I'll make the necessary arrangements.
Je prendrai les dispositions nécessaires.
If necessary, you can contact me at home.
SynonymesessentialrequiredneededindispensablerequisitevitalobligatorycompulsoryAntonymesunnecessaryoptionalvoluntaryinessentialnonessentialsuperfluouscharmant, ravissant
beautiful; attractive
Da Lat is a lovely resort city with many flowers and pleasant weather.
Da Lat est une charmante ville de villégiature avec beaucoup de fleurs et un climat agréable.
He has a lovely voice.
SynonymesdelightfulpleasantcharmingattractivebeautifulsweetAntonymesunpleasantdisagreeableawfulhorribleuglymanquant, perdu
that cannot be found or that is not in its usual place; that has been removed, lost or destroyed
I never found the missing piece.
Je n'ai jamais retrouvé la pièce manquante.
They still hoped to find their missing son.
SynonymeslostabsentlackingwantinggonemislaidAntonymespresentfoundavailableexistingcompleteformel, habillé
very correct and suitable for official or important occasions
The formal clothes made him feel uncomfortable.
Les vêtements habillés le mettaient mal à l'aise.
formal evening dress
SynonymesofficialceremonialconventionalstiffcorrectdecorousAntonymesinformalcasualrelaxedunofficialordinaire, banal
not unusual or different in any way
They are ordinary people like you and me.
Ce sont des gens ordinaires comme vous et moi.
an ordinary sort of day
Synonymescommontypicalusualregularnormalplainaveragerun-of-the-millAntonymesextraordinaryremarkableunusualexceptionalspecialuniquenormal, habituel
typical, usual or ordinary; what you would expect
My temperature is normal.
Ma température est normale.
quite/perfectly(= completely)normal
SynonymestypicalstandardusualregularaveragecommonordinaryAntonymesabnormalunusualirregularatypicalstrangeoddextraordinaryinitial, original
existing at the beginning of a particular period, process or activity
The original plan was to meet at the park, not the café.
Le plan initial était de se retrouver au parc, pas au café.
SynonymesauthenticgenuineinitialfirstprimaryprototypicalAntonymesfakecopyimitationderivativesecondaryfort, bruyant
making a lot of noise
That music is too loud - please turn it down.
Cette musique est trop forte, baisse-la s'il te plaît.
You'll have to speak louder—I can't hear you.
SynonymesnoisydeafeningboisterousclamorousthunderousblaringraucousAntonymesquietsilentsoftmutedinaudiblepeacefulsubduedmajeur, important
very large or important
We have encountered major problems.
Nous avons rencontré des problèmes majeurs.
major international companies
SynonymessignificantimportantprimarychiefprincipalsubstantialconsiderableseriousAntonymesminorinsignificantunimportanttrivialsecondarylesserjuste, équitable
treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
It's not fair that my brother gets more pocket money than me.
Ce n'est pas juste que mon frère reçoive plus d'argent de poche que moi.
Synonymesaverageadequateso-somediocrepassablereasonableequitablejustAntonymesexcellentoutstandingexceptionalunfairbiasedpoorinferiorparticulier, précis
used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others
Is there a particular book you would like to read?
Y a-t-il un livre en particulier que tu aimerais lire ?
SynonymesspecificdistinctspecialcertainAntonymesgeneraluniversalbroadvague
