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B1 · Describing things (3)
B1 · Décrire les choses (3)
tranchant, aiguisé, pointu
having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something
Be careful with that knife because the blade is very sharp.
Faites attention avec ce couteau, car la lame est très tranchante.
Synonymesintelligentcleveracutekeenastutewittyquick-wittedAntonymesdullbluntslowstupidobtusedenselisse, doux
completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes
The baby's skin felt soft and smooth after her warm bath.
La peau du bébé était douce et lisse après son bain chaud.
SynonymesevenflatlevelglossypolishedslickgentlecalmAntonymesroughunevenbumpycoarseharshdifficultawkwardgénéralement, typiquement
used to say that something usually happens in the way that you are stating
Office expenses typically include such things as salaries, rent, and office supplies
Les frais de bureau comprennent généralement des éléments tels que les salaires, le loyer et les fournitures de bureau.
The director typically dominates the staff meetings
SynonymesusuallynormallygenerallycommonlyregularlyordinarilyAntonymesrarelyunusuallyinfrequentlyoccasionallyexceptionallyinjuste
not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally
unfair criticism
une critique injuste
Life seems so unfair sometimes.
Synonymesunjustbiasedinequitablepartialone-sidedunequalwrongfulAntonymesfairjustequitableimpartialunbiasedeven-handedversion
a form of something, especially software, that is slightly different from earlier forms, often shown by a number
Make sure everyone is using the latest version of the app.
Assurez-vous que tout le monde utilise la dernière version de l'application.
Version 3.1 fixes several bugs that users reported.
SynonymeseditionformtypevariationrenderingadaptationcopyAntonymesoriginalprototypesourceinutile, superflu
not needed; more than is needed
All this fuss is totally unnecessary.
Toute cette agitation est totalement inutile.
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals.
SynonymesneedlessunrequiredsuperfluousgratuitousunessentialdispensableAntonymesnecessaryrequiredessentialvitalindispensablestandard, de série
average or normal rather than special or unusual
Seat belts are now standard equipment in all new cars.
Les ceintures de sécurité sont désormais un équipement de série sur toutes les voitures neuves.
SynonymestypicalusualnormalaveragecommonconventionalregularstockAntonymesunusualatypicalabnormalirregularnonstandardexceptionalde même, pareillement
in almost the same way
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers.
Le mari et la femme ont connu un succès similaire dans la carrière qu'ils avaient choisie.
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal.
SynonymeslikewisesimilarlyequallyidenticallycomparablycorrespondinglyAntonymesdifferentlydissimilarlyunlikelyoppositelydistinctlysilencieux, muet
where there is little or no sound; making little or no sound
As the curtain rose, the audience fell silent.
Quand le rideau s'est levé, le public s'est tu.
to remain/stay/keep silent
SynonymesquiethushedmutenoiselessspeechlesssoundlessAntonymesnoisyloudvociferousclamorousdeafeningdésagréable
not pleasant or comfortable
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink.
Les minéraux présents dans l'eau la rendaient désagréable à boire.
an unpleasant experience
SynonymesdisagreeablenastyoffensiveobnoxiousawfuldistastefulrepulsiveAntonymespleasantagreeableniceenjoyabledelightfulincapable
not having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something
She was unable to hide her excitement.
Elle était incapable de cacher son excitation.
I tried to contact him but was unable to.
SynonymesincapablepowerlesshelplessincompetentunfitAntonymesablecapablecompetentfitqualifiedsimplement, tout simplement
used to emphasize how easy or basic something is
Simply add hot water and stir.
Ajoutez simplement de l'eau chaude et mélangez.
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
SynonymesmerelyjustonlyeasilyplainlyAntonymesdifficultlycomplexlylaboriouslyhardlyserré, bien fixé
held or fixed in position securely; difficult to move, open or separate
Make sure the bandage is tight, but not so tight that it hurts.
Assure-toi que le bandage est serré, mais pas au point de faire mal.
SynonymesclosefirmsecuresnugtauttenseconstrictedrigidAntonymeslooseslackrelaxedeasywideadapté, convenable
right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion
The film is suitable for children.
Le film est adapté aux enfants.
a suitable place for a picnic
SynonymesappropriatefittingaptproperqualifiedacceptableAntonymesunsuitableinappropriateunfitimproperunqualifiedspécialement, spécifiquement
connected with or intended for one particular thing only
This magazine is aimed specifically at teenage girls.
Ce magazine s'adresse spécialement aux adolescentes.
SynonymespreciselyexplicitlyexpresslyparticularlydefinitelyexactlyAntonymesgenerallyvaguelyimpreciselybroadlyapproximatelyressemblance, similitude
the state of being similar to somebody/something but not exactly the same
There is a strong similarity between the two paintings.
Il y a une forte ressemblance entre les deux tableaux.
SynonymesresemblancelikenessaffinitycorrespondenceanalogyAntonymesdifferencedisparitydissimilaritycontrast
