prominent

éminent, important

Important et bien connu du public ou dans un milieu.

En anglais simple : Important and well known among other people.

• She is a prominent local politician.
• Several prominent writers signed the letter.
• His father became prominent in business.

Comment l'utiliser : prominent in something (She is prominent in the art world.)

Synonymes : well-known, leading, distinguished

Contraires : unknown

Expressions courantes : prominent writer, prominent politician, prominent figure, prominent members

bien visible, saillant

Facile à voir ou à remarquer par sa position, sa taille ou son importance.

En anglais simple : Easy to see or notice because of its position, size, or importance.

• The sign is in a prominent position.
• A large fountain is the most prominent feature of the garden.
• Her name was prominent on the poster.

Synonymes : noticeable, conspicuous

Contraires : inconspicuous

Expressions courantes : prominent feature, prominent position, prominent role

saillant, proéminent

Qui dépasse de la surface environnante.

En anglais simple : Sticking out from a surrounding surface.

• He has a prominent nose.
• A bird landed on a prominent ledge.
• Her prominent cheekbones caught the light.

Synonymes : projecting, protruding

Contraires : recessed

Expressions courantes : prominent nose, prominent cheekbones, prominent ledge