emphatic

catégorique, net

Exprimé ou réalisé avec force et clarté, sans laisser de doute.

En anglais simple : Expressed or done in a strong, clear way that leaves no uncertainty.

• Her answer was emphatic.
• They celebrated an emphatic victory.
• He gave an emphatic nod when we asked.

Synonymes : forceful, decisive, strong

Contraires : weak, hesitant

Expressions courantes : emphatic response, emphatic victory, emphatic denial, emphatic tone

catégorique, ferme

Qui affirme très clairement et fermement ce qu’il croit ou veut.

En anglais simple : Very clear and firm about what you believe or want.

• She was emphatic about the need for help.
• He remained emphatic that the plan would work.
• The manager was emphatic in her support for us.

Comment l'utiliser : be emphatic about something (He was emphatic about the importance of safety.); be emphatic that… (She was emphatic that everyone should attend.)

Synonymes : firm, adamant, insistent

Contraires : hesitant

Expressions courantes : emphatic about something, remain emphatic, an emphatic supporter