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anybody

/ˈen.i.bɒd.i/

Traduction: Pronom indéfini désignant n'importe quelle personne en général, sans restriction ; équivalent fonctionnel de 'quelqu'un', mais souvent utilisé dans des phrases négatives ou interrogatives, ou pour insister sur le fait que le choix est libre. Peut aussi signifier 'n'importe qui' ou 'personne' selon le contexte.

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/ˈen.i.bɒd.i/A1formal
  • frPronom indéfini désignant n'importe quelle personne en général, sans restriction ; équivalent fonctionnel de 'quelqu'un', mais souvent utilisé dans des phrases négatives ou interrogatives, ou pour insister sur le fait que le choix est libre. Peut aussi signifier 'n'importe qui' ou 'personne' selon le contexte.

An indefinite pronoun used to refer to any person at all; functionally equivalent to 'anyone', but often preferred in informal or conversational contexts.

  1. Indefinite pronoun in questions and negative statementsA1informal

    Used in questions or negative sentences to refer to a person when the specific identity is unknown, unimportant, or being denied; often implies 'any person at all' or 'no person'. Interchangeable with 'anyone', though 'anybody' may sound slightly more informal.

    frpronom indéfini dans les questions et négations

    • Is anybody there? I thought I heard something.
    • I didn't tell anybody about the surprise party.
    • Has anybody seen my keys? I can't find them anywhere.
    • There wasn't anybody at the reception desk.
    • Did anybody notice the error in the report?
  2. Indefinite pronoun in affirmative statements meaning 'any person at all'A2informal

    Used in affirmative contexts to refer to any person without restriction, emphasizing that identity does not matter; often found in general statements, permissions, or offers.

    frn'importe qui

    • Anybody can learn to cook with a little practice.
    • You can ask anybody in the office; they'll help you.
    • This contest is open to anybody aged 16 or older.
    • If anybody wants to volunteer, please sign up here.
    • Anybody with a library card can borrow books for free.
  3. Indefinite pronoun in conditional clausesB1informal

    Used in 'if' or 'when' clauses to refer to a hypothetical or potential person whose identity is unknown or irrelevant to the condition being described.

    frpronom indéfini en proposition conditionnelle

    • If anybody calls, take a message please.
    • When anybody asks, just say I'm busy.
    • Should anybody need assistance, press the help button.
    • If anybody disagrees with the plan, speak up now.
    • In case anybody wonders, the meeting has been postponed.