material

matériel

Qui concerne les choses concrètes, surtout l’argent et les possessions, plutôt que les idées ou les croyances.

En anglais simple : Relating to physical things, especially money and possessions, rather than thoughts or beliefs.

• She cares little about material possessions.
• Material wealth does not always bring happiness.
• The book explores our attachment to the material world.

Synonymes : physical, worldly

Contraires : spiritual

Expressions courantes : material possessions, material wealth

important, substantiel

Assez important pour influencer une décision, un résultat ou une situation.

En anglais simple : Important enough to affect a decision, result, or situation.

• The error made no material difference.
• We must report any material change in costs.
• Was this information material to the case?

Comment l'utiliser : material to something (These facts are material to our decision.)

Synonymes : significant, important, substantial

Contraires : immaterial, insignificant

Expressions courantes : material difference, material change

matériel, physique

Qui concerne les besoins du corps et de la vie quotidienne, comme la nourriture, les vêtements et le logement.

En anglais simple : Relating to what people need for their bodies and daily living, such as food, clothes, and shelter.

• The charity meets their material needs.
• Her material welfare improved after she found work.
• Children need emotional care as well as material support.

Synonymes : physical, bodily

Contraires : spiritual

Expressions courantes : material needs, material welfare

matériel

Qui concerne les faits ou le contenu d’un raisonnement, plutôt que sa structure.

En anglais simple : Relating to the facts or content of an argument, rather than the way it is organized.

• The philosopher examined the argument’s material truth.
• We discussed the material content of each premise.
• Material validity depends on the truth of the premises.

Synonymes : substantive

Contraires : formal

Expressions courantes : material truth, material validity

matériau, matière

Substance, comme le bois, le métal ou le tissu, dont une chose est faite.

En anglais simple : A substance, such as wood, metal, or cloth, that something is made from.

• What material is this bag made from?
• They used recycled materials to build the house.
• The material feels soft against your skin.

Comment l'utiliser : material for something (This is a good material for outdoor furniture.)

Synonymes : substance

Expressions courantes : raw material, building material

matériel, matériaux

Objets, équipements ou informations utilisés pour fabriquer quelque chose ou réaliser une activité.

En anglais simple : Things, equipment, or information that you use to make something or do an activity.

• Bring your drawing materials to class.
• She collected material for an article.
• The course includes useful training materials.

Comment l'utiliser : material for something (I collected material for my next book.)

Synonymes : resources, supplies

Expressions courantes : teaching material, material for something

bon candidat

Personne qui possède les qualités nécessaires pour un emploi ou une relation particulière.

En anglais simple : Someone with the qualities needed for a particular job or relationship.

• He is definitely husband material.
• Her manager thinks she is leadership material.
• Do you consider him boyfriend material?

Synonymes : appoint

Expressions courantes : husband material, management material