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• Décrit une situation ou une atmosphère tendue, émotionnelle ou pleine de tension ; peut aussi se référer à quelque chose qui a reçu une charge électrique.

Describes a situation or atmosphere that is tense, emotional, or filled with strong feeling; can also refer to something that has been given an electrical charge.

1. Full of emotion or tensionB2formal

   Filled with strong emotion, excitement, or tension.

   chargé d'émotion

   • The atmosphere in the room was highly charged after the argument.
   • She gave a charged speech that moved the audience.
   • The political debate was emotionally charged.

   Synonymeselectricemotionalfraughtheatedintensepassionatetensevolatile

   Antonymescalmneutralpeacefulplacidserene

2. Having an electrical chargeB1formalscientific

   Containing or carrying electrical energy.

   chargé (électricité)

   • The battery is fully charged and ready to use.
   • A charged particle can attract or repel other particles.
   • Make sure the device is charged before you leave.

   Synonymeshotlive

   Antonymesdischargedneutraluncharged

3. B2formallegal

   Formally accused of a crime or wrongdoing.

   Inculpé

   • He was charged with theft and taken to court.
   • The suspect was charged with assault.
   • She was charged with fraud after the investigation.

   Synonymesaccused

   Antonymesacquittedclearedexoneratedvindicated

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de demander un paiement, de fixer un prix ou d'accuser officiellement quelqu'un d'une infraction.

A verb used to indicate the act of demanding payment, setting a price, or formally accusing someone of an offense.

1. Demand paymentA2formal

   To ask for an amount of money as a price for goods or services.

   Faire payer

   • The store charges $10 for delivery.
   • How much do you charge for a haircut?
   • They charged me extra for the warranty.

   Synonymesbilldebitexactimposeinvoicelevy

2. Accuse formallyB1formal

   To formally accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing.

   Accuser formellement

   • The police charged him with theft.
   • She was charged with fraud.
   • The prosecutor charged the suspect with murder.

   Synonymesaccuseallegearraignimpeachindict

   Antonymesabsolveacquitclearexculpateexonerate

3. Rush forwardB1formal

   To move quickly and aggressively towards someone or something.

   charger (en courant)

   • The bull charged at the matador.
   • The soldiers charged the enemy lines.
   • He charged through the crowd to reach the exit.

   Synonymesassaultattackbarreldashlungerushstormtear

   Antonymesfleehesitaterecoilretreatwithdraw

4. Replenish energyA2informal

   To supply electrical energy to a battery or device.

   charger (une batterie)

   • I need to charge my phone before the trip.
   • The electric car charges overnight.
   • Don't forget to charge the batteries for the camera.

   Synonymescharge upjuice uprechargetop-up

   Antonymesdischarge

Variantes phrasalcharge up