altogether

• Adverbe signifiant « entièrement » ou « totalement », ou utilisé pour dire « dans l'ensemble » ou « en considérant tout ». Se distingue de « all together » (qui signifie « tous ensemble » au même endroit).

An adverb meaning 'completely' or 'entirely,' or used to mean 'in total' or 'considering everything.' It is often confused with 'all together' but is a single word with distinct meanings.

1. Completely or entirelyB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is total or absolute.

   complètement, entièrement

   • The situation is altogether different from what we expected.
   • I am not altogether convinced by his argument.
   • The project was altogether a failure.

   Synonymesabsolutelycompletelyentirelyfullytotallyutterlywholly

   Antonymesincompletelypartiallysomewhat

2. In total or all togetherB1formal

   Used to indicate the total number or amount of something.

   au total

   • Altogether, there were fifty people at the party.
   • The cost of the trip was $500 altogether.
   • Altogether, we have collected over 200 signatures.

   Synonymesall toldcompletelyentirelyfullyin alltotallywholly

   Antonymesindividuallypartiallyseparately

3. Considering everythingB2formal

   Used to summarize a situation or opinion.

   tout compte fait

   • Altogether, it was a very successful event.
   • Altogether, I think we made the right decision.
   • Altogether, the experience was quite rewarding.

   Synonymesall in allfor the most partgenerallyon the wholeoverall

• Substantif utilisé informellement pour désigner l'état de nudité, ou adverbe signifiant entièrement, complètement ou dans l'ensemble.

A noun used informally to refer to a state of nudity, or an adverb meaning completely, entirely, or considering everything.

indénombrable

1. NakednessB2informal

   The state of being completely unclothed; used informally.

   Nudité (informel)

   • She posed in the altogether for the art class.
   • He was caught in the altogether when the door opened.
   • The painting depicted a figure in the altogether.

   Synonymesnakednessnudityundress

2. Completely or entirelyB1formal

   To a full or entire extent; wholly.

   complètement, entièrement

   • I am altogether satisfied with the results.
   • The project was altogether a success.
   • She was altogether unaware of the problem.

   Synonymescompletelyentirelyfullyquitethoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

   Antonymesincompletelypartially

3. Including everythingB1formal

   With everything included or counted; in total.

   Au total, tout compris

   • Altogether, there were fifty people at the party.
   • The cost of the trip was $500 altogether.
   • Altogether, the team scored ten goals.

   Synonymesall toldin allin toto

   Antonymespartiallypartly

4. Considering everythingB2formal

   With everything considered; overall.

   tout compte fait

   • Altogether, it was a wonderful experience.
   • The plan was, altogether, quite effective.
   • Altogether, the event was a great success.

   Synonymesall in allfor the most partgenerallyin allon the wholeoverall