absolute

• Sert à souligner quelque chose comme complet, total ou parfait dans son degré, ou comme étant sans restriction ni condition.

Used to emphasize something as complete, total, or perfect in degree.

1. B1formal

   Used to emphasize something that is complete or total, without any limits or exceptions.

   absolu (sens de total, complet)

   • She has absolute confidence in her team.
   • The dictator had absolute power over the country.
   • It was an absolute disaster when the power went out.

   Synonymescompleteentireoutrightperfectthoroughtotalunconditionalunlimitedunmitigatedunqualifiedunrestrictedutter

   Antonymesconditionalincompletelimitedpartialrelativerestricted

2. Not relative or dependentB2formal

   Existing independently and not relative to anything else; unconditional.

   absolu (indépendant, sans relation)

   • The concept of absolute truth is debated by philosophers.
   • In physics, absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature.
   • The law guarantees absolute freedom of speech in some countries.

   Synonymesautonomousindependentself-sufficientultimateunconditionalunqualifiedunrestricted

   Antonymesconditionaldependentrelative

3. Emphatic or extremeA2informal

   Used informally to emphasize a strong opinion or feeling.

   absolu (emploi emphatique)

   • That movie was absolute rubbish.
   • He is an absolute genius at solving puzzles.
   • I had an absolute blast at the party last night.

   Synonymesarrantcompletedownrightout-and-outoutrightpositivepureranksheertotalunqualifiedutter

• Nom désignant ce qui est considéré comme complet, parfait ou indépendant de toute autre chose ; utilisé souvent en philosophie ou en mathématiques pour évoquer une réalité ou une valeur suprême.

A noun referring to something that is considered complete, perfect, or not dependent on anything else; often used in philosophy or mathematics to denote an ultimate reality or value.

1. Something that is perfect or completeB2formal

   A value or concept that is considered perfect, complete, or not relative.

   Absolu (ce qui est parfait ou complet)

   • In philosophy, some argue that there are no absolutes.
   • The idea of an absolute in ethics is often debated.
   • He believes in the absolute of truth.

   Synonymesepitomeidealparagonperfectionstandardultimate

   Antonymesimperfectionincompletenesspartialityrelativity

2. Ultimate realityC1formal

   The ultimate or fundamental reality, often used in a spiritual or metaphysical context.

   L'Absolu

   • The mystic sought to understand the absolute.
   • In some religions, God is considered the absolute.
   • The concept of the absolute is central to certain philosophical systems.

   Synonymesalleternalinfiniteoneultimateunconditioned