authoritative

fiable, de référence

Digne de confiance parce que fondé sur une connaissance approfondie et des informations sûres.

En anglais simple : Based on thorough knowledge and reliable information, so people can trust it.

• This is an authoritative guide to local birds.
• We need an authoritative source for these figures.
• Her account became the most authoritative history of the expedition.

Synonymes : reliable, definitive, trustworthy

Contraires : unreliable

Expressions courantes : authoritative source, authoritative guide, authoritative account, authoritative study

autoritaire, assuré

Qui montre une assurance et une force qui poussent les autres à écouter et à obéir.

En anglais simple : Confident and powerful in a way that makes people listen and obey.

• She spoke in an authoritative voice.
• His authoritative manner kept the meeting calm.
• Can you sound more authoritative when giving instructions?

Synonymes : commanding, confident, assertive

Contraires : hesitant

Expressions courantes : authoritative voice, authoritative tone, authoritative manner

officiel

Qui vient d’une personne ou d’un organisme ayant le pouvoir de prendre des décisions officielles.

En anglais simple : Coming from a person or organization with the power to make official decisions.

• The court issued an authoritative ruling.
• We are waiting for an authoritative statement from the council.
• These authoritative instructions come directly from the minister.

Synonymes : official, authorized

Contraires : unofficial

Expressions courantes : authoritative ruling, authoritative statement, authoritative decision