stereotypical

stéréotypé

Qui correspond à une idée répandue, souvent injuste, sur un type de personne ou de chose.

En anglais simple : Matching a common, often unfair idea of what a type of person or thing is like.

• He does not fit the stereotypical image of a scientist.
• The advertisement shows stereotypical gender roles.
• Her character challenges stereotypical ideas about older women.

Synonymes : conventional

Expressions courantes : stereotypical image, stereotypical gender roles

banal, rebattu

Si souvent utilisé que cela paraît ennuyeux et peu inventif.

En anglais simple : Used so often that it seems boring and shows little imagination.

• The film has a stereotypical ending.
• I found the dialogue stereotypical and dull.
• These stereotypical plots offer few surprises.

Synonymes : clichéd, unoriginal, trite

Contraires : original

Expressions courantes : stereotypical ending, stereotypical dialogue

stéréotypé

Se dit de mouvements ou d’actions répétés selon le même schéma, sans but clair.

En anglais simple : Describing repeated movements or actions that follow the same pattern and have no clear purpose.

• The doctor observed stereotypical hand movements.
• The report describes stereotypical rocking behavior.
• These stereotypical movements occur several times a day.

Synonymes : stereotypic

Expressions courantes : stereotypical movements, stereotypical behavior