lots

beaucoup, plein

Un grand nombre de choses ou une grande quantité de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : A large number or amount of something.

• We have lots of time.
• Lots of people came to the party.
• She has lots to tell you.

Comment l'utiliser : lots of + plural or uncountable noun (There are lots of apples in the bowl.)

Synonymes : a lot, loads, plenty

Contraires : little

Expressions courantes : lots of something, lots to do, thanks lots

lots, terrains

Groupes distincts d’objets, parcelles de terrain ou papiers tirés au sort pour décider quelque chose.

En anglais simple : Separate groups of items, pieces of land, or slips drawn to decide something by chance.

• They sold three lots at the auction.
• Two vacant lots lie beside the school.
• We drew lots to choose the first player.

Expressions courantes : vacant lots, draw lots, auction lots

beaucoup

Indique un degré élevé ou une grande différence.

En anglais simple : By a large amount; very much.

• I feel lots better today.
• This bag costs lots less than that one.
• We enjoyed ourselves lots.

Comment l'utiliser : lots + comparative (This route is lots shorter.)

Synonymes : a lot, much

Expressions courantes : lots better, lots more, lots easier