that
that
ðæt
dhāt
British pronunciation
/ðæt/

Définition et signification de « that » en anglais

that
01

celui, celle

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or pointed out by the speaker
example
Exemples
That is my brother standing by the car.
C'est mon frère qui se tient près de la voiture.
That looks delicious, what is it?
Ça a l'air délicieux, qu'est-ce que c'est ?
1.1

celui-là, celle-là

used to refer to the more distant of two things, in contrast to "this"
example
Exemples
This pen writes better than that.
Ce stylo écrit mieux que celui-là.
I 'll take this slice and you can have that.
Je prendrai cette part et tu peux avoir celle-là.
02

celui, cela

used to refer to a statement, idea, or event already introduced
example
Exemples
She said she got the job, that made my day.
Elle a dit qu'elle avait obtenu le travail, ça a fait ma journée.
I forgot my umbrella. That was careless of me.
J'ai oublié mon parapluie. C'était négligent de ma part.
03

ce, cela

used to introduce or refer to something having a particular feature or characteristic
example
Exemples
People are drawn to that which they find familiar.
Les gens sont attirés par ce qu'ils trouvent familier.
He spoke of that which can not be spoken.
Il a parlé de ce qui ne peut être dit.
04

que, qui

used to introduce relative clauses that refer to people, animals, or things
example
Exemples
The book that I borrowed is amazing.
Le livre que j'ai emprunté est incroyable.
The woman that called earlier left a message.
La femme qui a appelé tout à l'heure a laissé un message.
05

celui, cela

used after "and" for emphatic repetition or clarification
example
Exemples
She was generous, and that to a fault.
Elle était généreuse, et cela à l'excès.
He helped me, and that without being asked.
Il m'a aidé, et cela sans qu'on le lui demande.
06

que, ce que

used after a negative to express extent or awareness
example
Exemples
He has n't done anything that I've seen.
Il n'a rien fait que j'aie vu.
She has n't mentioned it that I know of.
Elle ne l'a pas mentionné que je sache.
01

ce, cet

used to indicate a specific person or thing that the speaker sees, hears, or is pointing to
example
Exemples
Look at that bird on the fence.
Regarde cet oiseau sur la clôture.
Do you hear that noise outside?
Entendez-vous ce bruit dehors ?
1.1

ça

used to refer to the more distant of two people or things near the speaker
that definition and meaning
example
Exemples
I 'll take this seat, and you can have that one.
Je prendrai ce siège, et vous pouvez avoir celui-là.
That cup is yours; this one is mine.
Ce verre est à toi; celui-ci est à moi.
02

ce, cet

used to refer to something previously mentioned, known, or understood in the context
example
Exemples
He lived in Mysore at that time.
Il vivait à Mysore à cette époque.
I missed the meeting on that day.
J'ai raté la réunion ce jour-là.
03

ce, cet

used to identify or single out a person or thing with a notable or distinctive feature
example
Exemples
I admire that teacher who inspired you.
J'admire cet enseignant qui t'a inspiré.
We bought that house with the red door.
Nous avons acheté cette maison avec la porte rouge.
3.1

ce, cet

used to refer to a specific person or thing that the listener is expected to recognize or be familiar with
example
Exemples
Where is that son of yours hiding?
Où se cache ce fils à toi ?
I heard that neighbor of yours finally moved out.
J'ai entendu dire que ce voisin à toi a enfin déménagé.
01

que

used to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a statement, thought, or reported speech
example
Exemples
She said that she was satisfied with the results.
Elle a dit que elle était satisfaite des résultats.
I believe that he will come through in the end.
Je crois que il finira par réussir.
1.1

que, parce que

used to introduce a clause giving the reason or cause for something
example
Exemples
He seemed pleased that I wanted to continue.
Il semblait content que je veuille continuer.
She was nervous that everyone would judge her.
Elle était nerveuse que tout le monde la juge.
1.2

que, si bien que

used to introduce a clause showing the result of something
example
Exemples
She was so tired that she could n't think clearly.
Elle était si fatiguée qu'elle ne pouvait pas penser clairement.
It was such a loud noise that everyone turned around.
C'était un bruit si fort que tout le monde s'est retourné.
1.3

que, afin que

used to express a purpose, hope, or intention
example
Exemples
We pray that the coming year brings peace.
Nous prions que la nouvelle année apporte la paix.
He trained hard that he might win the race.
Il s'est entraîné dur pour qu'il puisse gagner la course.
02

que, si seulement

used to express a strong wish, longing, or regret
FormalFormal
example
Exemples
That I were young again!
Que je sois jeune à nouveau !
Would that it were true.
Plût à Dieu que ce fût vrai.
01

si

used to emphasize the extent or degree of something
example
Exemples
He did n't seem that interested in the topic.
Il ne semblait pas si intéressé par le sujet.
She did n't seem that impressed by the performance.
Elle ne semblait pas si impressionnée par la performance.
1.1

aussi, si

used with a gesture to show size, distance, or extent
example
Exemples
The fish I caught was that big!
Le poisson que j'ai attrapé était aussi grand !
I want the desk to be that long, right across the wall.
Je veux que le bureau soit aussi long, tout le long du mur.
1.2

si, tellement

used for emphasis in casual speech, often with negatives or understatement
example
Exemples
He was n't that far away when it happened.
Il n'était pas si loin quand c'est arrivé.
I did n't like it that much.
Je ne l'ai pas aimé tant que ça.
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