bear

• Grand mammifère lourd à la fourrure épaisse, réputé pour sa force, vivant souvent dans les forêts et les montagnes.

A noun referring to a large, heavy mammal with thick fur, known for its strength and often found in forests and mountains.

1. Wild animalA1formalsport

   A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and sharp claws, belonging to several species.

   Ours (animal sauvage)

   • They saw a bear in the forest during their hike.
   • Polar bears live in the Arctic regions.
   • The bear was hibernating during the winter months.

   Synonymesbruin

2. Market declineB2formal

   A situation in financial markets where prices are falling, and pessimism is prevalent.

   Marché baissier

   • The stock market entered a bear phase last quarter.
   • Investors are cautious during a bear market.
   • A bear can last for months or even years.

   Synonymesbear marketcorrectiondeclinedownturndropfallslideslump

   Antonymesbull

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait de supporter, porter, endurer ou produire.

A verb used to indicate carrying, supporting, enduring, or producing something.

verbe irrégulier

1. to carry or supportB2formal

   To physically carry or support a weight or burden.

   porter, supporter

   • The pillars bear the weight of the entire roof.
   • He bore the heavy load on his shoulders.
   • The bridge was built to bear heavy traffic.

   Synonymescarryconveyholdlugshouldersupportsustaintotetransportuphold

   Antonymesdisburdendropreleaseshedunburdenunload

2. to endure or tolerateB2formal

   To endure or withstand something difficult or painful.

   supporter, endurer

   • She could not bear the pain of the loss.
   • I can't bear the thought of leaving.
   • He bears his suffering with great courage.

   Synonymesabidebrookendurestandstomachsuffersustaintolerateweatherwithstand

   Antonymesfalterquitsuccumbsurrenderyield

3. to produce or yieldB2formal

   To produce fruit, flowers, or results.

   produire, porter

   • The apple tree bears fruit every autumn.
   • Their hard work bore little result.
   • This investment should bear a good return.

   Synonymesfructifyfruitgenerategiveproducesupplyyield

   Antonymesconsumedestroydevourkillwaste

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