presence

présence

Fait que quelqu’un ou quelque chose se trouve dans un lieu précis.

En anglais simple : The fact that someone or something is in a particular place.

• Your presence makes me happy.
• They noticed the presence of a stranger.
• His presence at dinner was unexpected.

Comment l'utiliser : presence of someone/something (The test confirmed the presence of water.); presence at something (Her presence at the meeting surprised us.)

Contraires : absence

Expressions courantes : presence of someone, someone’s presence, confirm someone’s presence, presence of something

présence

Espace proche de quelqu’un, où cette personne peut voir ou entendre ce qui se passe.

En anglais simple : The area near someone, where they can see or hear what happens.

• He never swears in my presence.
• She entered the king’s presence quietly.
• They discussed the matter in the teacher’s presence.

Comment l'utiliser : in someone’s presence (Please do not argue in the children’s presence.)

Expressions courantes : in someone’s presence, enter someone’s presence, leave someone’s presence