according

concordant, harmonieux

Qui s’accordent entre eux ou vont bien ensemble.

En anglais simple : Agreeing with each other or fitting well together.

• Their according voices filled the hall.
• The council spoke with one according voice.
• Their according opinions encouraged the king.

Synonymes : harmonious, agreeing

Contraires : conflicting

Expressions courantes : according voices, according opinions

selon, d’après

Avec « to », indique la personne ou la source qui affirme quelque chose.

En anglais simple : Used with “to” to name the person or information that says something is true.

• According to Ben, the shop is closed.
• Prices have fallen, according to the report.
• According to these figures, more people are cycling.

Comment l'utiliser : according to someone/something (According to the doctor, I need more rest.)

Expressions courantes : according to someone, according to reports, according to research