belong
be
bi
long
ˈlɑng
laang
British pronunciation
/bɪˈlɒŋ/

Définition et signification de « belong » en anglais

to belong
01

appartenir à

to be one's property
Transitive: to belong to sb
to belong definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The artwork displayed in the gallery belongs to a famous artist.
L'œuvre d'art exposée dans la galerie appartient à un artiste célèbre.
02

trouver sa place, appartenir à

to feel comfortable or happy in a particular place or situation or with a specific group of people
Intransitive
to belong definition and meaning
example
Exemples
As soon as she walked into the art studio, she knew she had found a place where she truly belonged.
Dès qu'elle est entrée dans l'atelier d'art, elle a su qu'elle avait trouvé un endroit où elle se sentait vraiment à sa place.
03

faire partie de, être membre de

to be a member of a group, organization, etc.
Transitive: to belong to a group
to belong definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He belongs to a prestigious academic society that promotes scientific research.
04

appartenir, être à sa place

to be in the right place or situation; to have a natural connection or fit within a particular context or environment
Intransitive: to belong somewhere
example
Exemples
The ancient artifacts truly belonged in the museum, providing visitors with a glimpse into the past.
Les anciens artefacts appartenaient vraiment au musée, offrant aux visiteurs un aperçu du passé.
05

appartenir, faire partie

to be classified in a class or category
Transitive: to belong to a category | to belong in a category
example
Exemples
The suspenseful plot and unexpected twists in the novel clearly indicate that it belongs in the mystery genre of literature.
L'intrigue haletante et les rebondissements inattendus du roman indiquent clairement qu'il appartient au genre littéraire du mystère.
06

appartenir, faire partie

to be a natural and integral part or attribute of a person or thing
Transitive: to belong to sth
example
Exemples
Regular exercise and a balanced diet belong to a healthy lifestyle, promoting physical and mental well-being.
L'exercice régulier et une alimentation équilibrée appartiennent à un mode de vie sain, favorisant le bien-être physique et mental.
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