appreciation

gratitude, reconnaissance

Sentiment de reconnaissance pour ce que quelqu’un a fait.

En anglais simple : The feeling of being thankful for what someone has done.

• Thank you for showing your appreciation.
• We sent flowers in appreciation of her help.
• He expressed his appreciation for their patience.

Comment l'utiliser : appreciation for something (She expressed her appreciation for our support.); in appreciation of something (They gave him a watch in appreciation of his service.)

Synonymes : gratitude, thanks

Contraires : ingratitude

Expressions courantes : show appreciation, in appreciation, appreciation for something

appréciation

Capacité à comprendre pourquoi quelque chose a de la valeur, de l’intérêt ou de la beauté.

En anglais simple : The ability to understand why something is valuable, interesting, or beautiful.

• She has an appreciation of good music.
• Travel gave him a deeper appreciation of other cultures.
• The course helped develop my appreciation of poetry.

Comment l'utiliser : appreciation of something (The visit gave us an appreciation of local art.)

Synonymes : understanding

Expressions courantes : appreciation of art, music appreciation, deep appreciation

reconnaissance, estime

Fait de reconnaître que le travail, les qualités ou les réussites de quelqu’un méritent respect et compliments.

En anglais simple : Recognition that someone's work, qualities, or achievements deserve respect and praise.

• Her work deserves greater appreciation.
• The award showed our appreciation of his achievements.
• Their skill received little appreciation from the audience.

Comment l'utiliser : appreciation of something (The prize reflects our appreciation of her contribution.)

Synonymes : recognition, esteem, respect

Expressions courantes : appreciation of something, token of appreciation, public appreciation

compréhension, perception

Compréhension nette et juste d’une situation et de son importance.

En anglais simple : A clear and accurate understanding of a situation and its importance.

• She has a full appreciation of the risks.
• The report shows little appreciation of our difficulties.
• Experience gave him a realistic appreciation of the problem.

Comment l'utiliser : appreciation of something (We need a better appreciation of the situation.)

Synonymes : understanding, awareness

Expressions courantes : full appreciation, appreciation of something

appréciation, hausse de valeur

Augmentation du prix ou de la valeur financière de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : An increase in the price or financial value of something.

• The house showed steady appreciation.
• Currency appreciation made our exports more expensive.
• Investors expect further appreciation in the value of land.

Comment l'utiliser : appreciation in value (The investment has shown little appreciation in value.); appreciation against something (The yen showed appreciation against the dollar.)

Synonymes : increase in value

Contraires : depreciation

Expressions courantes : capital appreciation, currency appreciation, appreciation in value