born

• Signifie « né », « venu au monde » ; s'emploie aussi pour désigner des qualités innées ou une destinée.

Describes the state of having come into life or existence, often used to indicate a natural talent or origin.

1. Brought into life by birthA1formal

   Having come into existence through the natural process of being delivered from a mother's body; used primarily for people and animals at the start of life.

   né

   • a firstborn son
   • a stillborn lamb
   • newly born chicks
   • a child born in a hospital
   • a girl born on a stormy night

   Antonymesdeadunborn

2. Possessing an innate qualityB1formal

   Having a natural ability or characteristic that seems to have been present since the start of life.

   inné

   • a born leader
   • a born musician
   • a born liar
   • a born comedian
   • a born athlete

   Synonymescongenitalinborninherentinnateinstinctivenativenatural

   Antonymesacquiredcultivatedlearned

3. Destined or perfectly suitedB2formal

   Seemingly fated or extremely well-suited for a particular role or pursuit, as if determined from the very start of life.

   né pour

   • born to be a star
   • born to fly
   • born for greatness
   • born to lead
   • born for the stage

   Synonymesdestinedfatedfittedinnatenaturalpredestinedsuited

4. Originating or arising from a particular sourceB1formal

   Having come into existence as a result of a specific event, condition, or environment; created.

   né (né de, issu de)

   • a movement born out of protest
   • a friendship born in childhood
   • a city born from trade
   • a tradition born centuries ago
   • an idea born during the meeting

   Synonymesderived

• 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

Variantes phrasalbear awaybear downbear down onbear down uponbear offbear onbear outbear upbear upon