go
go
goʊ
gow
British pronunciation
/ɡəʊ/

Définition et signification de « go » en anglais

to go
01

aller

to travel or move from one location to another
Intransitive: to go somewhere
to go definition and meaning
example
Exemples
They have to go to New York for a crucial meeting with clients.
Ils doivent aller à New York pour une réunion cruciale avec des clients.
1.1

s'étendre, aller, mener à

to stretch out, lead, or extend toward a specific direction or place
Intransitive: to go somewhere | to go to a direction | to go some distance
example
Exemples
The property line goes right up to the edge of the neighboring field.
La limite de propriété va droit jusqu'au bord du champ voisin.
1.2

aller

to move over a particular distance
Intransitive: to go some distance
example
Exemples
The hikers went several miles before reaching the summit of the mountain.
Les randonneurs sont allés plusieurs kilomètres avant d'atteindre le sommet de la montagne.
1.3

aller

to move or travel in order to do something specific
Intransitive
to go definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He needs to go pick up his sister from the airport.
Il doit aller chercher sa sœur à l'aéroport.
1.4

aller

to attend or visit somewhere with a specific purpose in mind
Intransitive: to go somewhere
example
Exemples
They decided to go to the theater this Sunday.
Ils ont décidé d'aller au théâtre ce dimanche.
1.5

aller, consulter

to view a specific page or website
Linking Verb: to go to a website or section of book | to go on a platform
to go definition and meaning
example
Exemples
If you're interested in the recipe, go to page 56 in the cookbook.
Si vous êtes intéressé par la recette, allez à la page 56 du livre de cuisine.
1.6

être envoyé

to be passed or sent to a particular person or place
Transitive: to go to a person or destination
example
Exemples
The email went to every employee in the company.
L'e-mail est allé à chaque employé de l'entreprise.
02

marcher, fonctionner

(of a device or machine) to work as expected
Intransitive
to go definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The car would n't start, and I could n't get it to go, no matter what I tried.
La voiture ne voulait pas démarrer, et je n'ai pas pu la faire fonctionner, quoi que je fasse.
2.1

affaiblir, ne plus marcher

to lose functionality, strength, or effectiveness, often due to prolonged use or age
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The engine in the lawnmower went, and now it wo n't start.
Le moteur de la tondeuse à gazon est parti, et maintenant elle ne démarre plus.
2.2

contribuer à

to contribute evidence, support, or confirmation to a statement or idea
Transitive: to go to do sth
example
Exemples
The positive feedback from participants goes to reinforce the effectiveness of the program. "
Les retours positifs des participants vont renforcer l'efficacité du programme.
03

partir, y aller

to leave or depart from somewhere
Intransitive
example
Exemples
They decided to go after the last song of the concert.
Ils ont décidé de partir après la dernière chanson du concert.
3.1

aller

to leave somewhere in order to do a specific thing
Intransitive: to go on sth
example
Exemples
Sarah requested some time off from her job, so she's gone on holiday to Bali for two weeks.
Sarah a demandé un congé à son travail, alors elle est partie en vacances à Bali pour deux semaines.
3.2

passer

(of time) to pass
Intransitive
example
Exemples
Half an hour went past while we were engrossed in the conversation.
Une demi-heure s'est écoulée pendant que nous étions absorbés par la conversation.
3.3

démissionner, renvoyer

to leave an organization or a job
Intransitive
to go definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Despite the challenges, he chose to go and explore opportunities in a different industry.
Malgré les défis, il a choisi de partir et d'explorer des opportunités dans une industrie différente.
04

terminer

to end or stop existing
Intransitive
example
Exemples
Did the feeling of unease go after you talked to him?
Le sentiment de malaise a-t-il disparu après que tu lui aies parlé ?
4.1

partir, mourir

to no longer be alive
Intransitive
to go definition and meaning
example
Exemples
After a long illness, she peacefully went in her sleep.
Après une longue maladie, elle s'est endormie paisiblement.
4.2

ne plus être là

to be stolen or lost
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The wallet was on the table, but it 's gone now; someone must have taken it.
Le portefeuille était sur la table, mais il a disparu maintenant; quelqu'un a dû le prendre.
05

dépenser

(of money) to be spent or used for something
Intransitive: to go | to go on an expense | to go to a purpose
Transitive: to go to do sth
example
Exemples
Nearly all of my salary goes on the rent, leaving little for other expenses.
Presque tout mon salaire part dans le loyer, ne laissant que peu pour les autres dépenses.
5.1

payer, accepter (un paiement)

to offer to pay or accept a specific amount of money for something
Intransitive: to go to an amount of money | to go as ... as an amount of money
example
Exemples
During the auction, I 'll go as high as $ 100, but not over that amount for the rare collectible.
Pendant la vente aux enchères, je vais monter jusqu'à 100 $, mais pas plus pour la pièce de collection rare.
06

être mis

to have a proper or usual place
Intransitive: to go somewhere
example
Exemples
The dishes typically go on the bottom shelf of the kitchen cabinet.
Les plats vont généralement sur l'étagère du bas de l'armoire de cuisine.
6.1

rentrer, passer

to fit into a specific place or space because there is enough room
Intransitive: to go somewhere
example
Exemples
The chair does n't go under the table; it's too tall.
La chaise ne passe pas sous la table ; elle est trop haute.
07

[verbe factice]

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
example
Exemples
During the festival, people from all around town come to go dancing in the streets.
Pendant le festival, des gens de toute la ville viennent faire la danse dans les rues.
7.1

devenir

to progress in a particular way
Intransitive: to go in a specific manner
to go definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The negotiations are going positively, and an agreement is within reach.
7.2

devenir

to change into a specific state, particularly one that is not desirable
Linking Verb: to go [adj]
example
Exemples
As the argument escalated, his face started to go red with anger.
Alors que la dispute s'intensifiait, son visage a commencé à rougir de colère.
08

faire

to produce a specific sound
Intransitive
Transitive: to go a specific sound
example
Exemples
The bell went, marking the end of the school day, and students rushed to pack their bags.
La cloche sonna, marquant la fin de la journée scolaire, et les élèves se précipitèrent pour ranger leurs sacs.
8.1

sonner, faire un bruit

to make a certain sound as a warning or signal
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The referee 's whistle went, bringing an end to the intense soccer match.
Le sifflet de l'arbitre a retenti, mettant fin au match de football intense.
09

se passer

(of a song, poem, verse, etc.) to consist of a specific content or wording
Intransitive: to go in a specific manner
Transitive: to go that
example
Exemples
I 've got the first part of the poem memorized, but I forget how the next stanza goes.
J'ai mémorisé la première partie du poème, mais j'ai oublié comment la strophe suivante se déroule.
9.1

dire

to say, especially used when one is orally narrating something
Transitive: to go a quote
example
Exemples
Confused about the instructions, I go, " Could you explain that again? "
Confus à propos des instructions, je dis : « Pourriez-vous expliquer cela à nouveau ? »
10

commencer

to start doing something
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The chef ensured all the ingredients were prepped, and now we 're ready to go with cooking the meal.
Le chef s'est assuré que tous les ingrédients étaient préparés, et maintenant nous sommes prêts à commencer à cuisiner le repas.
10.1

jouer

to use one's turn in a game
Intransitive
to go definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The player carefully considers their options before deciding which card to play when it 's their turn to go.
11

aller aux toilettes

to use a toilet, especially to discharge waste from one's body
Intransitive
example
Exemples
Excuse me, I 'll be right back — I have to go.
Excusez-moi, je reviens tout de suite—je dois aller.
12

partir

to discard or remove something or someone, often because it is no longer needed or wanted
Intransitive
example
Exemples
Unused items in the garage will have to go to make space for the new tools.
Les objets inutilisés dans le garage devront partir pour faire de la place aux nouveaux outils.
13

être disponible

to able to be obtained or used
Intransitive
example
Exemples
Are there any tickets going for the concert this weekend?
Y a-t-il des billets qui vont pour le concert ce week-end ?
14

aller, se déplacer

to travel or move in a specific manner or direction
Intransitive: to go in a specific manner
example
Exemples
She was going in the wrong direction and had to turn around.
Elle allait dans la mauvaise direction et a dû faire demi-tour.
15

diminuer, s'affaiblir

(of a sense or mental ability) to become weaker over time, often due to age or other factors
Intransitive
example
Exemples
After the accident, his sense of balance started to go, affecting his coordination.
Après l'accident, son sens de l'équilibre a commencé à décliner, affectant sa coordination.
16

aller, harmoniser

to complement each other when combined or placed together, especially in terms of colors, styles, or elements
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The contrasting textures of the fabric and the leather go surprisingly well.
Les textures contrastées du tissu et du cuir vont étonnamment bien ensemble.
17

aller, bouger

to perform a specific movement, often with a part of the body
Intransitive: to go in a specific manner
example
Exemples
She went like this with her shoulders.
Elle a fait comme ça avec ses épaules.
18

se vendre, partir

to be sold or offered for sale
Intransitive
example
Exemples
We've set a minimum price, and the car wo n't go for less than $10,000.
Nous avons fixé un prix minimum, et la voiture ne partira pas à moins de 10 000 $.
19

aller, se terminer

(with reference to contests, elections, decisions, etc.) to result in a certain way
Intransitive: to go in a specific manner
example
Exemples
The vote went overwhelmingly in support of the new policy.
Le vote a été massivement en faveur de la nouvelle politique.
20

aller, se trouver

to be or live in a particular state or condition
Linking Verb: to go [adj]
example
Exemples
In times of crisis, communities often come together to ensure no one goes hungry.
En temps de crise, les communautés se rassemblent souvent pour s'assurer que personne ne se retrouve affamé.
21

passer, aller

to spend a specific duration of time in a particular manner or condition
Transitive: to go doing sth sometime
example
Exemples
We went through the entire weekend organizing the garage.
Nous avons passé tout le week-end à organiser le garage.
22

céder, s'effondrer

to break or collapse under pressure or force
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The pressure on the dam is increasing, raising concerns that it might go if not reinforced soon.
La pression sur le barrage augmente, ce qui suscite des inquiétudes quant au fait qu'il pourrait céder s'il n'est pas renforcé rapidement.
23

s'engager, se lancer

to actively involve oneself in something
Transitive: to go doing sth
example
Exemples
She went sharing the exciting news with her friends.
Elle est allée partager la nouvelle excitante avec ses amis.
24

peser, faire

to have a specific weight
Linking Verb: to go a specific weight
example
Exemples
The watermelon goes 15 pounds; it's a hefty one!
La pastèque pèse 15 livres ; c'est une lourde !
25

miser, parier

to place a bet or wager on a particular outcome
Transitive: to go an amount of money on sth
example
Exemples
The group decided to go $ 5 each on the office pool for the Super Bowl.
Le groupe a décidé de miser 5 $ chacun sur la cagnotte du bureau pour le Super Bowl.
26

supporter, endurer

to endure a challenging or unpleasant situation
Transitive: to go an unpleasant situation
example
Exemples
He could n't go the stress of the demanding job and decided to resign.
Il ne pouvait pas supporter le stress du travail exigeant et a décidé de démissionner.
27

pouvoir se permettre, avoir les moyens de

to be able to afford something
Transitive: to go an expense
example
Exemples
The family struggled to go the cost of the medical treatment without insurance.
La famille a eu du mal à assumer le coût du traitement médical sans assurance.
28

avoir envie de, apprécier

to desire or enjoy a particular item or activity
Transitive: to go sth
example
Exemples
It 's a hot day; I could go an ice cream cone right now.
C'est une journée chaude ; je pourrais prendre un cornet de glace tout de suite.
29

aller, participer

to participate in outdoor activities
Transitive: to go doing sth
example
Exemples
Let's go swimming in the lake later today.
Allons nager dans le lac plus tard aujourd'hui.
Go
01

a two-player board game where counters are placed on a grid to surround and capture the opponent's pieces

02

a try at something

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03

a player's turn to act in a game or activity

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functioning properly and ready for use

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