about

bout

ˈbaʊt

bawt

abort

Définition et signification de « about » en anglais

about

PRÉPOSITION

sur

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

with regard to

in relation to

with respect to

over

informations grammaticales

Exemples

I read an interesting article about health and fitness.

J'ai lu un article intéressant sur la santé et la forme physique.

concernant, à propos de

used to indicate the fundamental focus, concern, or purpose of something

Exemples

At its core, the debate is really about freedom of speech.

Au cœur du débat, il s'agit vraiment de la liberté d'expression.

à propos de, concernant

used to describe a characteristic, quality, or nature of a person or thing

Exemples

There's something mysterious about the new neighbor that makes everyone curious.

Il y a quelque chose de mystérieux à propos du nouveau voisin qui rend tout le monde curieux.

à propos de, au sujet de

used to show the reason for someone's feelings, actions, or opinions

Exemples

They’re worried about the storm.

Ils s'inquiètent à propos de la tempête.

autour de, dans

used to indicate a general sense of movement without specifying a precise path or direction

Dialect

British

around

Exemples

We walked about the town.

Nous avons marché autour de la ville.

autour de, dans

used to express the presence or location of something in various parts of a particular area

Dialect

British

around

Exemples

There were papers strewn about the office, making it look cluttered.

Il y avait des papiers éparpillés dans tout le bureau, ce qui le faisait paraître en désordre.

autour de, près de

used to refers to something being near a specific place or location

near

next to

in close proximity to

around

Exemples

The children were playing about the garden all afternoon.

Les enfants jouaient autour du jardin tout l'après-midi.

autour de

used to mean that a person or thing is surrounding or encircling something or someone on every side

around

Exemples

People gathered about the performer, eager to watch the show.

Les gens se sont rassemblés autour de l'artiste, impatients de regarder le spectacle.

sur, à propos de

used to indicate that someone or something is doing or dealing with something

Exemples

The villagers were going about their daily tasks when the storm hit.

Les villageois étaient en train de vaquer à leurs tâches quotidiennes lorsque la tempête a frappé.

about

ADVERBE

environ, à peu près

used with a number to show that it is not exact

approximately

around

give or take

more or less

odd

informations grammaticales

adverbe de degré

Exemples

There were about 20 people at the party.

Il y avait environ 20 personnes à la fête.

aux alentours, dans les parages

in the nearby area

around

closely

hereabouts

near

Exemples

There's a library about, providing easy access to books and resources.

Il y a une bibliothèque aux alentours, offrant un accès facile aux livres et aux ressources.

autour, dans les parages

used to express the presence or existence of something in a general area or location

Dialect

British

around

Exemples

I’ve heard there’s a flu going about, so be sure to take precautions.

J'ai entendu dire qu'il y a une grippe qui circule, alors assurez-vous de prendre des précautions.

çà et là, de-ci de-là

used to refer to movement in different directions within an area or space

Dialect

British

abroad

around

here and there

sporadically

Exemples

The children were running about in the park, enjoying their freedom.

Les enfants couraient un peu partout dans le parc, profitant de leur liberté.

autour, à l'envers

used to indicate a movement or position in the opposite direction

around

back

backward

rearward

Exemples

When the captain shouted, the soldiers turned about and marched the other way.

Lorsque le capitaine a crié, les soldats se sont retournés et ont marché dans l'autre sens.

autour, en rond

used to indicate movement in rotation or in a circular pattern

around

circularly

Exemples

The children ran about in circles, playing a game of chase.

Les enfants couraient autour en cercles, jouant à un jeu de poursuite.

autour, dans les parages

used to express being in a place without a specific purpose, often doing nothing in particular

around

Exemples

The kids were lounging about in the yard with no plans for the day.

Les enfants traînaient autour dans la cour sans aucun plan pour la journée.

presque, quasiment

used to indicate that something is nearly or almost complete or at a particular state

almost

just about

most

near

nearly

Exemples

I'm just about finished with the report; I’ll send it soon.

Je suis sur le point de finir le rapport ; je l'enverrai bientôt.

about

ADJECTIF

en mouvement, actif

moving or being active from place to place, especially after a period of inactivity

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

qualitatif

non gradable

Exemples

After recovering from his surgery, he was up and about in just a few days.

Après s'être remis de son opération, il était dehors en seulement quelques jours.

1.1

debout, en mouvement

out of bed and moving around

about

astir

Exemples

After recovering from the illness, she was finally about and able to move around the house.

Après s'être remise de la maladie, elle était enfin debout et capable de se déplacer dans la maison.

disponible, présent

currently in existence, present, or circulating

around

Exemples

There are very few opportunities about for new graduates in this field.

Il y a très peu d'opportunités disponibles pour les nouveaux diplômés dans ce domaine.

Mots Proches

Définition et signification de « about » en anglais

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