altered

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été changé ou modifié par rapport à son état d'origine.

Describes something that has been changed or modified from its original state.

1. Changed or modifiedB1formal

   Having been changed in some way, often to improve or adapt.

   modifié

   • The altered design was more efficient than the original.
   • Her altered schedule allowed her to attend the meeting.
   • The document was altered to include the new terms.

   Synonymesadjustedchangedconverteddifferentmodifiedrevisedtransformed

   Antonymesoriginalsameunalteredunchangedunmodified

2. Adjusted for fitB1formal

   Modified to fit better, especially in clothing.

   ajusté (vêtement)

   • She wore an altered dress that fit her perfectly.
   • The tailor provided an altered suit for the wedding.
   • His altered jeans were more comfortable after the adjustment.

   Synonymesadjustedfittedmodifiedtailored

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de changer ou de modifier quelque chose, généralement de manière légère ou partielle, ou de l'ajuster.

A verb used to indicate the act of changing or modifying something, typically in a minor or partial way.

1. Change or modifyB1formal

   To make something different in character, form, or condition.

   modifier

   • The tailor altered the dress to fit perfectly.
   • We need to alter our plans due to the weather.
   • The new law will alter the way businesses operate.

   Synonymesadjustamendchangeconvertmodifyreshaperevisereworktransformvary

   Antonymesfixkeepmaintainpreserve

2. Adjust or adaptB1formal

   To change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective.

   Modifier légèrement

   • She altered the recipe to reduce the sugar content.
   • The engineer altered the design to improve efficiency.
   • He altered his approach after receiving feedback.

   Synonymesadaptadjustamendmodifyrevisetailortweak

   Antonymesfixkeepmaintainpreserve