element

élément, composant

Une des parties d’un ensemble, d’un projet ou d’une situation.

En anglais simple : One part of a larger thing, plan, or situation.

• Music is a key element of the show.
• The plan contains several useful elements.
• There was an element of risk in her decision.

Comment l'utiliser : an element of something (Trust is an essential element of friendship.)

Synonymes : part, component, aspect

Expressions courantes : key element, essential element, element of something, important element

élément, élément chimique

Substance de base composée d’un seul type d’atome, comme le fer ou l’oxygène.

En anglais simple : A basic substance, such as iron or oxygen, made of only one kind of atom.

• Iron is a chemical element.
• Water contains the elements hydrogen and oxygen.
• Which element has the symbol C?

Synonymes : chemical element

Contraires : compound

Expressions courantes : chemical element, element symbol, metallic element, pure element

élément

La terre, l’eau, l’air ou le feu, autrefois considérés comme les composants de tout ce qui existe.

En anglais simple : One of earth, water, air, and fire, once thought to make up everything in the world.

• Fire was considered an element.
• Ancient thinkers described four basic elements.
• The philosopher believed each element had different qualities.

Synonymes : classical element

Expressions courantes : classical element, element of fire, element of earth