even

pair

Se dit d’un nombre entier qui se divise par deux sans reste.

En anglais simple : A whole number that can be divided by two without leaving anything over.

• Six is an even number.
• Write the even numbers in this box.
• Is the final digit odd or even?

Contraires : odd

Expressions courantes : even number, even integer, even digit

plat, égal

Plat et au même niveau partout, sans bosses ni creux.

En anglais simple : Flat and level, with no raised or lower areas.

• The floor is smooth and even.
• We need even ground for the tent.
• Check that the shelf is even with the window ledge.

Comment l'utiliser : even with something (The new paving is even with the doorstep.)

Synonymes : level, flat, smooth

Contraires : uneven

Expressions courantes : even surface, even ground, even with something

régulier, constant, égal

Qui reste presque identique, sans changement brusque d’intensité, de vitesse ou d’humeur.

En anglais simple : Staying almost the same, without sudden changes in strength, speed, or feeling.

• She spoke in an even voice.
• We walked at an even pace.
• The oven keeps the heat even throughout cooking.

Synonymes : steady, regular, constant, uniform

Contraires : uneven, irregular

Expressions courantes : even voice, even pace, even temperature

égaliser, équilibrer, aplanir

Réduire les différences entre des quantités, des niveaux ou des surfaces pour les rendre égaux ou plus réguliers.

En anglais simple : To make differences smaller so that amounts, levels, or surfaces become equal or smoother.

• Their late goal evened the score.
• Spread the paint to even out the color.
• We added another chair to even up the two rows.

Comment l'utiliser : even something out/up (Moving two players will even the teams up.)

Synonymes : equalize, balance, level

Expressions courantes : even the score, even something out, even something up

aplanir, niveler, égaliser

Rendre une surface plate et de niveau en supprimant les bosses ou en comblant les creux.

En anglais simple : To make a surface flat and level by removing bumps or filling low places.

• We need to even the ground.
• He evened the sand with a board.
• Have you evened out the surface yet?

Comment l'utiliser : even something out (Use a rake to even the soil out.)

Synonymes : level, flatten, smooth

Expressions courantes : even the ground, even something out, even the surface

régler, résoudre

Résoudre un problème ou un désaccord pour que les personnes soient de nouveau satisfaites.

En anglais simple : To settle a problem or disagreement so that people are satisfied again.

• We need to even this problem out.
• She evened things out between the two neighbors.
• After a long talk, they evened it all out.

Comment l'utiliser : even something out (We talked to both sides and evened the problem out.)

Synonymes : resolve, settle, sort out

Expressions courantes : even something out, even it out

même

Souligne qu’une chose est aussi vraie, bien que cela soit surprenant ou paraisse peu probable.

En anglais simple : Used to show that something is true although it is surprising or seems unlikely.

• Even Dad liked the film.
• She didn't even say goodbye.
• Everyone was invited, even our new neighbors.

Comment l'utiliser : even + surprising person/thing/action (Even my quiet brother joined the singing.)

Expressions courantes : even a child, even once, not even, even at home

nombre pair

Un nombre entier qui se divise par deux sans reste.

En anglais simple : A whole number that can be divided by two with nothing left over.

• Six is an even.
• Put the evens in the left column.
• There are three odds and two evens in this list.

Synonymes : even number

Contraires : odd

Expressions courantes : an even, each even, pick an even