indefinite

indéfini

Qui se poursuit sans date de fin connue ou fixée.

En anglais simple : Continuing for a length of time that has no known or fixed end.

• The shop is closed for an indefinite period.
• She has taken indefinite leave from work.
• The strike caused an indefinite delay.

Synonymes : open-ended, unlimited

Contraires : fixed

Expressions courantes : indefinite period, indefinite leave

vague, imprécis

Qui manque de clarté ou de précision pour être bien compris.

En anglais simple : Not clear or exact enough to understand properly.

• He gave an indefinite answer.
• The distant hills had an indefinite outline.
• Her description was too indefinite to identify the man.

Synonymes : vague, unclear, imprecise

Contraires : clear, precise

Expressions courantes : indefinite answer, indefinite outline

indécis

Qui ne sait pas encore quoi choisir ou quelle décision prendre.

En anglais simple : Not yet sure what to choose or decide.

• She remained indefinite about her plans.
• He was indefinite about which course to take.
• I am still indefinite about moving abroad.

Comment l'utiliser : indefinite about something (He remained indefinite about his next step.)

Synonymes : undecided, uncertain

Contraires : decided, certain

Expressions courantes : indefinite about something, remain indefinite