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B2 · Describing things (2)
B2 · Décrire les choses (2)
efficace
doing something in a good, careful and complete way with no waste of time, money or energy
The accountant was so efficient in processing the customer receipts that she had the job done before lunch
La comptable était si efficace dans le traitement des reçus des clients qu'elle avait terminé avant le déjeuner.
Electronic invoicing has helped us to be efficient
SynonymesproductiveeffectivecapableproficientcompetentorganizedstreamlinedAntonymesinefficientineffectivewastefulsluggishincompetentdisorganizedpotentiel, éventuel
that can develop into something or be developed in the future
To avoid any potential side effects from the medication, be sure to tell your doctor all the drugs you are currently taking
Pour éviter tout effet secondaire potentiel du médicament, veillez à indiquer à votre médecin tous les médicaments que vous prenez actuellement.
Given the potential delay in getting reimbursed by the health plan, why don't we just fill one prescription today?
SynonymespossiblelikelyconceivableprospectivefuturelatentAntonymesactualrealcertaindefiniteunlikelyfondamental, essentiel
serious and very important; affecting the most central and important parts of something
a question of fundamental importance
une question d'importance fondamentale
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required.
SynonymesbasicessentialprimaryvitalkeyfoundationalelementalAntonymessuperficialtrivialinsignificantsecondaryperipheralvariable, mitigé, mélangé
consisting of different qualities or elements
The weather has been very mixed recently.
Le temps a été très variable ces derniers temps.
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition.
SynonymesvariedassorteddiverseheterogeneousmotleymingledjumbledblendedAntonymeshomogeneousuniformpureunmixedsegregatedconsistentdétaillé
giving many details and a lot of information; paying great attention to details
a detailed description/analysis/study
une description / une analyse / une étude détaillée
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there.
SynonymesthoroughcomprehensiveprecisespecificminuteexhaustiveelaborateAntonymesgeneralbroadvaguecursorysuperficialbriefraisonnable
fair, practical, and sensible
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make.
Cela semble une demande tout à fait raisonnable.
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen.
SynonymessensiblelogicalrationaljustifiablefairequitablesoundvalidAntonymesunreasonableillogicalirrationalabsurdpreposterousoutrageousexcessiveunfairspectaculaire, saisissant
sudden, very great and often surprising
There has been a dramatic increase in house prices this year.
Les prix de l’immobilier ont connu une hausse spectaculaire cette année.
SynonymesstrikingtheatricalremarkablesignificantsuddenemphaticsensationalAntonymesgradualinsignificantminorordinarysubtleundramaticmineur, petit
not very large, important or serious
There may be some minor changes to the schedule.
Il y aura peut-être quelques changements mineurs dans le programme.
to undergo minor surgery
SynonymessmallslightinsignificanttrivialpettysecondarylesserAntonymesmajorsignificantimportantsubstantiallargeconsiderablemystérieux
difficult to understand or explain; strange
Scientists still cannot explain the mysterious lights seen in the night sky.
Les scientifiques ne peuvent toujours pas expliquer les mystérieuses lumières vues dans le ciel nocturne.
SynonymesenigmaticinscrutablepuzzlingunfathomablecrypticsecretiveAntonymesobviousclearplaintransparentforthrightopenextraordinaire, incroyable
unexpected, surprising or strange
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party
C'est extraordinaire qu'il ait réussi à dormir pendant toute la fête.
SynonymesremarkableexceptionalunusualamazingincrediblefantasticwonderfulAntonymesordinaryusualcommontypicalnormalmundaneflexible, souple
able to change to suit new conditions or situations
You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.
Vous devez être plus flexible et plus imaginatif dans votre approche.
SynonymesadaptablepliablesupplemalleableyieldingaccommodatingadjustableAntonymesrigidinflexiblestiffunyieldingobstinateunadaptablegrandiose, important
impressive and large or important
The Lunar New Year is the grandest occasion of the year.
Le Nouvel An lunaire est l'occasion la plus grandiose de l'année.
SynonymesmagnificentsplendidmajesticimpressivestatelynobleAntonymesmodesthumbleinsignificantordinarysmall
