chemistry

chimie

Science qui étudie la composition des substances et la façon dont elles se transforment ou réagissent entre elles.

En anglais simple : The science of what substances are made of and how they change or react with each other.

• I enjoy chemistry at school.
• We did an experiment in chemistry class.
• She studied chemistry before becoming a science teacher.

Expressions courantes : study chemistry, chemistry lesson, chemistry teacher, organic chemistry

alchimie, affinité

Forte attirance entre des personnes ou facilité à se comprendre et à bien s’entendre.

En anglais simple : A strong attraction or easy connection between people.

• We had chemistry from the start.
• There is no romantic chemistry between them.
• The actors’ chemistry made their scenes feel natural.

Comment l'utiliser : chemistry between A and B (There was clear chemistry between the two actors.); have chemistry with someone (She has great chemistry with her new dance partner.)

Synonymes : rapport, connection, attraction

Expressions courantes : chemistry between people, have chemistry, instant chemistry, on-screen chemistry

chimie, composition chimique

Les substances présentes dans quelque chose et la manière dont elles réagissent et se transforment.

En anglais simple : The substances in something and the way they react and change.

• Exercise can change your brain chemistry.
• The plants grew poorly because of the soil chemistry.
• Scientists measured changes in the lake’s water chemistry.

Expressions courantes : body chemistry, brain chemistry, soil chemistry