sensible

raisonnable, sensé

Capable de réfléchir clairement et de choisir ce qui convient le mieux à une situation.

En anglais simple : Able to think clearly and choose what is best in a situation.

• Anna is a sensible person.
• Ask someone sensible for advice.
• He was sensible enough to wait.

Comment l'utiliser : sensible enough to do something (She was sensible enough to ask for help.)

Synonymes : reasonable, level-headed, wise

Contraires : foolish

Expressions courantes : sensible person, sensible adult, sensible child, sensible advice

raisonnable, judicieux

Adapté à la situation et susceptible de donner de bons résultats.

En anglais simple : Suitable and likely to work well in the situation.

• That is a sensible plan.
• Taking a taxi seemed sensible.
• Would it be sensible to leave early?

Comment l'utiliser : it is sensible to do something (It is sensible to book ahead.)

Synonymes : reasonable, wise, practical

Contraires : foolish

Expressions courantes : sensible idea, sensible decision, sensible approach

pratique

Utile et confortable, notamment pour des vêtements ou chaussures dont l’apparence compte moins que l’usage.

En anglais simple : Useful and comfortable, especially when appearance is less important.

• Wear sensible shoes for the walk.
• She packed sensible clothes for camping.
• These boots are sensible for wet weather.

Synonymes : practical

Contraires : impractical

Expressions courantes : sensible shoes, sensible clothes, sensible footwear