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B2 · Describing things (3)
B2 · Décrire les choses (3)
important, significatif, notable
large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed
There are no significant differences between the two groups of students.
Il n'y a pas de différences significatives entre les deux groupes d'étudiants.
The use of lambs to symbolize innocence is significant in Western art
SynonymesimportantnotableconsiderablesubstantialmeaningfulmomentousAntonymesinsignificantminortrivialunimportantnegligibleinconnu
not known or identified
The man's identity remains unknown.
L'identité de l'homme reste inconnue.
a species of insect previously unknown to science
SynonymesunidentifiedunrecognizedobscuremysteriousunspecifiedundisclosedAntonymesknownidentifiedfamiliarrecognisableobviouscertainstable
fixed or steady; not likely to move, change or fail
The country has had a stable government and a growing economy for many years.
Le pays connaît un gouvernement stable et une économie en croissance depuis de nombreuses années.
SynonymessteadyfirmsecurefixedconstantreliabledependableAntonymesunstableshakyinsecureunreliablevolatileerraticconsidérablement, nettement
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed
Your decision will significantly affect your future.
Ta décision influencera considérablement ton avenir.
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years.
SynonymesconsiderablysubstantiallymarkedlynotablygreatlyremarkablyimportantlyAntonymesslightlyinsignificantlyminimallynegligiblytriviallydifficile, dur
having or causing problems or difficulties
It was a tough decision to make.
C'était une décision difficile à prendre.
He faces the toughest test of his leadership so far.
SynonymesdifficultchallengingharddemandingstrenuousrigorousstrongresilientAntonymeseasysimplegentleweakdelicatelargement, généralement
by a lot of people; in or to many places
The idea is now widely accepted.
Cette idée est maintenant largement acceptée.
The idea is now widely accepted.
SynonymesgenerallycommonlyextensivelybroadlylargelyprevalentlyuniversallyAntonymesnarrowlylimitedlyrarelyuncommonlysparselyrégulier, constant
developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way
a steady decline in numbers
une baisse régulière du nombre
We are making slow but steady progress.
SynonymesstableconstantconsistentregularevenuniformfirmsolidAntonymesunsteadyerraticfluctuatingirregularvariableinconsistentunique
being the only one of its kind
That duck is very unique.
Ce canard est vraiment unique.
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late.
Synonymesdistinctivespecialrareuncommonone-of-a-kindexceptionalsingularindividualAntonymescommonordinarytypicalusualgeneralstandardinattendu, imprévu
if something is unexpected , it surprises you because you were not expecting it
an unexpected visitor
un visiteur inattendu
an unexpected result
SynonymessurprisingunforeseenunanticipatedsuddenunpredictedAntonymesexpectedpredictedforeseeableanticipatedusualpertinent, approprié
closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in
Do you have the relevant experience?
Avez-vous l'expérience requise ?
These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry.
SynonymesapplicablepertinentappropriategermanerelatedconnectedmaterialAntonymesirrelevantunrelatedinapplicableimmaterialinappropriatecollant, poisseux
made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it
He used his finger to take the rice, so it is very sticky now.
Il s'est servi de son doigt pour prendre le riz, alors c'est très collant maintenant.
sticky fingers covered in jam
SynonymesadhesivegummytackyviscousglueyAntonymesslipperydrysmoothlooseessentiel, vital
necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist
The presence of oceans is vital for optimal climate stability and habitability.
La présence des océans est essentielle à une stabilité climatique optimale et à l'habitabilité.
SynonymesessentialcrucialcriticalimportantnecessaryfundamentalindispensableAntonymesunnecessaryinsignificanttrivialunimportantnegligible
