sophisticated

sophistiqué, complexe

Conçu ou développé de manière complexe, nécessitant des connaissances particulières pour être compris.

En anglais simple : Made or developed in a complex way that requires special knowledge to understand.

• This machine uses sophisticated software.
• They developed a sophisticated method for detecting errors.
• The equipment is too sophisticated for beginners.

Synonymes : advanced, complex

Contraires : simple, basic

Expressions courantes : sophisticated system, sophisticated technology, sophisticated analysis, sophisticated equipment

raffiné, cultivé

Qui montre du goût et une bonne connaissance du style, de l’art et de la culture.

En anglais simple : Showing an understanding of good style, art, and culture.

• She has a sophisticated sense of style.
• The restaurant offers sophisticated food in a relaxed setting.
• His latest film appeals to a sophisticated audience.

Synonymes : refined, cultured, elegant

Contraires : unsophisticated

Expressions courantes : sophisticated taste, sophisticated style, sophisticated audience

averti, expérimenté

Qui connaît assez la vie pour comprendre les gens et ne pas se laisser tromper facilement.

En anglais simple : Having enough experience of life to understand people and avoid being easily fooled.

• He seemed sophisticated for his age.
• Living abroad made her more sophisticated.
• Even sophisticated travelers can be fooled by a convincing story.

Synonymes : worldly, worldly-wise, experienced

Contraires : naive, unsophisticated

Expressions courantes : sophisticated traveler, sophisticated young person, socially sophisticated