full

plein

Qui contient autant que possible et n’a plus de place pour autre chose.

En anglais simple : Holding as much as possible, with no room for more.

• The bus is full.
• She filled three full bags with leaves.
• Is the bottle full of water?

Comment l'utiliser : full of something (The basket is full of apples.)

Synonymes : filled, packed

Contraires : empty

Expressions courantes : full of something, a full glass, completely full

rassasié, repus

Qui a assez mangé et ne veut plus de nourriture.

En anglais simple : Having eaten so much that you do not want more food.

• I am full, thanks.
• We felt full after the large lunch.
• Are you too full for dessert?

Synonymes : satisfied

Contraires : hungry

Expressions courantes : feel full, a full stomach, completely full

complet, intégral

Qui comprend toutes les parties ou tous les détails, sans rien omettre.

En anglais simple : Including every part or detail, with nothing left out.

• Please write your full name.
• The report gives a full account of the accident.
• Have you heard the full story?

Synonymes : complete, entire, whole

Contraires : partial, incomplete

Expressions courantes : full name, full details, full report

plein, charnu, rond

De forme ronde ou charnue ; pour la lune, dont toute la face éclairée est visible.

En anglais simple : Round in shape, especially when the whole bright side of the moon can be seen.

• The moon is full tonight.
• She has full cheeks and a small nose.
• A full moon lit the path through the woods.

Synonymes : round, plump

Expressions courantes : full moon, full lips, full cheeks

de plein droit, plein

Qui possède tous les droits, pouvoirs ou qualifications liés à une fonction ou à un statut.

En anglais simple : Having all the rights, powers, or qualifications of a particular role.

• She is now a full member.
• They granted him full authority to sign the agreement.
• Only full members can vote in the election.

Synonymes : fully qualified, unrestricted

Contraires : limited

Expressions courantes : full member, full partner, full authority

absorbé, enthousiasmé

Qui pense et parle beaucoup d’une chose qui l’intéresse ou l’enthousiasme.

En anglais simple : Thinking and talking a lot about something that strongly interests or excites you.

• She is full of her new project.
• He came home full of the exciting news.
• They were so full of their success that they barely listened.

Comment l'utiliser : full of something (He was full of his plans for the new shop.)

Synonymes : preoccupied, absorbed

Expressions courantes : full of something, full of yourself

maximum, plénitude

La plus grande quantité ou le plus haut degré possible, surtout dans des expressions toutes faites.

En anglais simple : The greatest possible amount or degree, especially in fixed expressions.

• We enjoyed the trip to the full.
• He lived his life to the full.
• The guests were entertained to the full.

Comment l'utiliser : to the full (She enjoyed the holiday to the full.)

Synonymes : maximum

Contraires : minimum

Expressions courantes : to the full, enjoy something full