champion

• Adjectif familier en anglais britannique pour qualifier quelque chose d'excellent ou de très bon.

Used in British English to describe something as excellent or first-rate.

1. Excellent or first-rateB2informalbritish

   Describing something or someone as being of the highest quality or standard.

   De premier ordre, excellent

   • That was a champion effort from the team.
   • She gave a champion performance in the play.
   • He's a champion bloke, always helping others.

   Synonymesexcellentfirst-rategreatoutstandingpeerlesspremierprimesuperbsuperlativetop-notch

   Antonymesinferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

• Nom désignant une personne qui a vaincu tous ses adversaires dans une compétition, un concours ou un sport, souvent en détenant un titre.

A noun referring to a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition, contest, or sport, often holding a title.

1. Winner of a competitionA2formalsport

   A person who has defeated all others in a competition, especially in sports.

   Champion (vainqueur de compétition)

   • He became the world champion in boxing.
   • The team celebrated their victory as champions.
   • She is the defending champion of the tennis tournament.

   Synonymeschampconquerormedalistvictorwinner

   Antonymesloser

2. Advocate or supporterB2formal

   A person who fights for or defends a cause, principle, or group of people.

   champion (défenseur d'une cause)

   • She is a champion of human rights.
   • He has been a champion for environmental causes.
   • The organization acts as a champion for the underprivileged.

   Synonymesactivistadvocateallyapostlebackercampaignercrusaderdefenderpromoterproponentsupporterupholder

3. Outstanding personB1informal

   A person who is exceptionally good at something or excels in a particular field.

   Personne qui excelle

   • She's a champion at solving puzzles.
   • He's a real champion when it comes to cooking.
   • They are champions in their field of research.

   Synonymesaceexpertgeniusmaestromasterprodigyvirtuosowhizwizard

   Antonymesfailurelosermediocrity

• Verbe signifiant soutenir, défendre ou promouvoir activement une cause, une personne ou une idée.

A verb used to indicate the act of supporting, defending, or fighting for a cause, person, or idea.

1. Support or advocateB2formal

   To publicly support, defend, or fight for a cause, person, or principle.

   Défendre, promouvoir

   • She championed the rights of minority groups throughout her career.
   • The organization champions environmental conservation.
   • He championed the new policy despite strong opposition.

   Synonymesadvocatebackdefendespousepromotesupportuphold

   Antonymesabandonattackbetraycondemndenouncefightopposerejectresist