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Définition et signification de « pretty » en anglais

pretty
01

joli, jolie

visually pleasing in a charming way
pretty definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The girl 's pretty eyes reflect her kindness and warmth.
Les jolis yeux de la fille reflètent sa gentillesse et sa chaleur.
02

joli, beau

unfortunate, troublesome, or undesirable in situation or condition, used ironically
example
Exemples
That is a pretty fix we've gotten ourselves into.
C'est un joli pétrin dans lequel nous nous sommes mis.
03

joli, beau

considerably large or significant in size, degree, or amount
example
Exemples
She paid a pretty sum for the antique clock.
Elle a payé une jolie somme pour l'horloge antique.
04

habile, adroit

clever, skilled, or artfully executed
Old useOld use
example
Exemples
He executed a pretty trick with the cards that amazed the crowd.
Il a exécuté un joli tour de cartes qui a émerveillé la foule.
pretty
01

assez, jolie

to a degree that is high but not very high
pretty definition and meaning
InformalInformal
example
Exemples
She 's pretty sure she left her keys on the kitchen counter.
Elle est assez sûre d'avoir laissé ses clés sur le plan de travail de la cuisine.
02

joliment, avec grâce

in a delicate or attractive fashion
Old useOld use
example
Exemples
The violinist played pretty, with soft, lilting notes.
Le violoniste a joué joliment, avec des notes douces et mélodieuses.
Pretty
01

bibelot, babiole

a pleasing trinket or accessory often bought for show or delight, rather than function
InformalInformal
example
Exemples
He filled the gift box with little pretties from the craft store.
Il a rempli la boîte cadeau avec de jolis bibelots du magasin d'artisanat.
1.1

jolie, beau

used dismissively to refer to someone admired more for their looks than for substance or ability
example
Exemples
He dismissed her as just another pretty without giving her a chance to speak.
Il l'a rejetée comme une simple jolie sans lui donner la chance de parler.
to pretty
01

embellir, enjoliver

to make someone or something more attractive or appealing
example
Exemples
The bride was prettied with flowers and makeup before the ceremony began.
La mariée a été embellie avec des fleurs et du maquillage avant le début de la cérémonie.
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