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among

/əˈmʌŋ/ (UK), /əˈmʌŋ/ (US)/

Traduction: Indique une position au milieu d'un ensemble, entre plusieurs éléments, ou dans un groupe. Peut aussi exprimer l'appartenance à un nombre, une répartition, un environnement ou une présence parmi d'autres.

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/əˈmʌŋ/ (UK), /əˈmʌŋ/ (US)/A2formal
  • frIndique une position au milieu d'un ensemble, entre plusieurs éléments, ou dans un groupe. Peut aussi exprimer l'appartenance à un nombre, une répartition, un environnement ou une présence parmi d'autres.

The preposition 'among' indicates being in the middle of or within a group of people or things, belonging to a group, distribution between three or more, an opinion or feeling present in a particular group, comparison or choice from several options, and being surrounded by or in the presence of someone.

  1. Surrounded by / in the middle of a groupA2formal

    Indicates that a person or thing is surrounded by other people or things, in their middle or between them.

    frparmi, au milieu de

    • a house among the trees
    • They strolled among the crowds
    • The ball was hidden among the leaves
  2. Inclusion in a group / belongingA2formal

    Indicates that a person or thing is part of a larger group, is included in it or occurs within it.

    frParmi (inclusion dans un groupe)

    • A British woman was among the survivors
    • He was among the last to leave
    • This attitude is common among the under-25s
  3. Distribution between three or moreB1formal

    Used when something is divided, distributed or chosen between three or more people or things.

    frRépartition entre trois ou plus

    • They divided the money up among their three children
    • The food was distributed among the people
    • Discuss it among yourselves first
  4. Opinions, feelings or attitudes in a groupB1formal

    Indicates opinions, feelings, attitudes or characteristics that are common within a particular group of people.

    frparmi (opinions, sentiments)

    • There is much unhappiness among voters
    • a TV show that is popular among young women
    • He is known among his colleagues as a reliable worker
  5. Comparison or choice from a groupB2formal

    Used when comparing, contrasting or choosing one or several members of a group of similar things or people.

    frParmi (choix ou comparaison)

    • They compared several new cars but found few differences among them
    • We were allowed to choose among several options
    • Chief among them is his honesty
  6. In the presence / company ofA2informal

    Indicates that a person is in the presence or company of other people, often with a sense of comfort or safety.

    fren compagnie de

    • Relax. You're among friends here
    • She enjoys spending time at home among family and friends
    • The leader was standing among his supporters
  7. Standing out from a group (exceptionality)C1formalart

    Used to stress the exceptional nature, outstanding qualities or special status of a person or thing compared with others of the same kind.

    frParmi (mise en relief d'exception)

    • He is an actor among actors
    • He was a giant among men
    • She is among the greatest writers of our time