simple

Describes something that is easy to understand, not complicated, or consisting of only a few parts.

ruОписывает что-то, что легко понять, не сложно или состоит всего из нескольких частей.esDescribe algo que es fácil de entender, no complicado, o que consta de pocas partes; también puede referirse a algo básico o sin adornos.frQui est facile à comprendre ou à faire, qui n'est pas compliqué, ou qui ne comporte que peu d'éléments.deBeschreibt etwas, das leicht zu verstehen ist, nicht kompliziert ist oder nur aus wenigen Teilen besteht; auch für Personen mit geringem sozialem Status oder geringer Bildung gebraucht.ptDescreve algo que é fácil de entender, não é complicado ou é composto por poucas partes.zh形容某事物容易理解、不复杂，或由少数几个部分组成。arيصف شيئًا يسهل فهمه أو ليس معقدًا أو يتكون من عدد قليل من الأجزاء. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على البساطة والوضوح وعدم التعقيد.

1. Easy to understand or do A1 formal

   Not complicated; easy to understand, use, or deal with.

   • The instructions are very simple to follow.
   • This is a simple recipe for beginners.
   • She gave a simple explanation of the problem.

   ruПростойessencillo, fácil de entender o hacerfrsimple (facile à comprendre ou à faire)deEinfachptSimpleszh简单的arبسيط

   Sinónimos: cleareasyeffortlessstraightforwarduncomplicatedunderstandable

   Antónimos: complexcomplicateddifficulthard

2. Plain or basic A2 formal

   Without decoration, luxury, or extra features.

   • They live a simple life in the countryside.
   • He wore a simple black suit to the event.
   • The room was furnished with simple wooden furniture.

   ruПростойesSencillo o básicofrSimple, sans fiorituresdeEinfachptSimpleszh简单的arبسيط

   Sinónimos: austerebarebasichumblemodestno-frillsplainspartanstarkunadornedundecoratedunembellished

   Antónimos: complexdecoratedelaborateextravagantfancyintricateluxuriousornate

3. Not intelligent B1 informal

   Used to describe someone who is not very clever or is naive.

   • Don't be so simple; he's obviously lying to you.
   • She's not simple; she just doesn't care about the details.
   • He's a bit simple when it comes to understanding jokes.

   ruПростоватыйesPoco inteligente o ingenuofrsimple d'espritdeEinfältigptSimplóriozh单纯arساذج

   Sinónimos: dimdullfoolishgulliblenaivesillysimple-mindedslowunsophisticated

   Antónimos: astutecleverintelligentsharpsmart

• simpler comparative form
• simplest superlative form

A noun referring to something that is not complex, elaborate, or difficult; often used to describe a basic or uncomplicated thing or concept.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее что-то не сложное, не изысканное или не трудное; часто используется для описания базового или незамысловатого предмета или понятия.esSustantivo que denota algo simple, no complicado, no sofisticado o no difícil; a menudo usado para describir un objeto o concepto básico o sencillo.frNom désignant quelque chose de simple, non compliqué, sans fioritures ni difficulté ; souvent employé pour décrire un élément de base ou une notion sans sophistication.deSubstantiv, das etwas Einfaches, Unkompliziertes oder nicht Schwieriges bezeichnet; oft für etwas Grundlegendes, Schlichtes oder Ungekünsteltes verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa algo não complicado, não elaborado ou não difícil; costuma ser usado para descrever um item ou conceito básico e sem sofisticação.zh名词，指不复杂、不精致或不困难的事物；常用来描述基础、朴素或简单的东西或概念。arاسم يدل على ما ليس معقدًا أو مصقولًا أو صعبًا؛ يُستخدم غالبًا لوصف شيء أو فكرة أساسية أو بسيطة.

1. A person of low intelligence B2 informal

   A person who is considered foolish or lacking intelligence.

   • Don't treat him like a simple; he understands more than you think.
   • The character in the play was portrayed as a simple.
   • She called him a simple for not understanding the joke.

   ruПростакesPersona de poca inteligenciafrPersonne naïve ou peu intelligentedeEinfaltspinselptSimplóriozh傻子arساذج

   Sinónimos: blockheaddoltduncefoolidiotimbecilemoronnitwitsimpleton

   Antónimos: geniusintellectualmastermindsage

2. A medicinal herb C2 formal british

   A medicinal plant or herb used in traditional remedies.

   • The apothecary gathered simples from the garden for the tincture.
   • This simple is known to cure headaches.
   • He studied the properties of various simples.

   ruЛекарственная траваesPlanta medicinal simplefrPlante médicinaledeHeilkrautptErva medicinalzh草药arعُشب طبي

   Sinónimos: herbremedy

• simples plural form
• simples' possessive plural form
• simple's possessive singular form