boost

• Nom désignant une augmentation, une amélioration ou un renforcement de quelque chose, comme l'énergie, la performance ou le moral.

A noun referring to an increase, improvement, or enhancement in something, such as energy, performance, or morale.

1. Increase or improvementB1formal

   An act or process that increases something, such as energy, confidence, or performance.

   coup de pouce / amélioration

   • The new policy gave a boost to the economy.
   • A good night's sleep provides a natural energy boost.
   • Her promotion was a huge boost to her confidence.

   Synonymesadvanceaugmentationenhancementgainimprovementincreaserisesurgeupgradeuplift

   Antonymescutdeclinedecreasedroplossreduction

2. Encouragement or supportB1informal

   Something that helps or encourages someone or something to improve.

   coup de pouce

   • The team needed a morale boost after the loss.
   • His kind words were a real boost for her spirits.
   • The grant was a financial boost for the small business.

   Synonymesencouragementfillipliftstimulussupportuplift

   Antonymesdiscouragementhindrancesetback

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'augmenter, d'améliorer ou de renforcer quelque chose, comme la performance, la valeur ou le moral.

A verb used to indicate the act of increasing, improving, or enhancing something, such as performance, value, or morale.

1. B1formal

   To increase or improve something, such as performance, morale, or value.

   Augmenter ou améliorer

   • The new policy boosted employee morale significantly.
   • Exercise can boost your energy levels.
   • The company boosted its sales by launching a new product.

   Synonymesamplifyaugmentencourageenhancefurtherimproveincreaseintensifypromoteraisestrengthenuplift

   Antonymesdecreasediminishimpairlowerreduceundermineweaken

2. Help or encourageB1informal

   To give someone or something a lift or encouragement.

   encourager, stimuler

   • Her kind words boosted his confidence.
   • The team's victory boosted their spirits.
   • A good breakfast can boost your mood for the day.

   Synonymesaidassistencouragefosterfurtherinspirepromotesupportuplift

   Antonymesdampendejectdemoralizedepressdeterdiscouragedishearten

Variantes phrasalboost up