be on

• Verbe à particule indiquant que quelque chose se passe, est diffusé ou fonctionne ; ou qu'une personne prend une substance ou un médicament.

A phrasal verb used to indicate that something is happening, being broadcast, or functioning; or to express that someone is taking a particular substance or medication.

indénombrable · verbe irrégulier · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. Be happening or taking placeinformal

   To be in progress or occurring.

   se dérouler / avoir lieu

   • What's on at the cinema tonight?
   • The concert is on next Friday.
   • Is the meeting still on for tomorrow?

   Synonymescome offgo onhappenoccurtake placetranspire

2. Be functioning or operatinginformal

   To be in a state of operation or activity.

   être en marche / fonctionner

   • The lights are on in the living room.
   • Is the television on?
   • The heating is on because it's cold outside.

   Synonymesbe active

3. Be taking medication or drugsinformal

   To be using a particular substance, especially drugs or medication.

   prendre un traitement

   • He is on antibiotics for his infection.
   • She is on painkillers after the surgery.
   • The doctor has him on a strict diet.

   Synonymesconsumedotakeuse

4. Be in a relationship or agreementinformal

   To be in a romantic relationship or to agree to something.

   être en couple / être d'accord

   • Are you two still on?
   • They are on for the party this weekend.
   • We are on for the deal.

   Synonymesagreeconcurgo out

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