common

• Décrit quelque chose d'ordinaire, banal ou qui se rencontre fréquemment.

Describes something that is usual, ordinary, or frequently occurring.

1. Frequent or usualA2formal

   Occurring often or existing in large numbers; widespread.

   fréquent, courant

   • It is a common mistake among beginners.
   • Colds are common during winter.
   • This bird is common in the region.

   Synonymeseverydayfrequentnormalordinaryprevailingprevalentrampantregularriferoutinestandardtypicalubiquitoususualwidespread

   Antonymesinfrequentrarescarceuncommonunusual

2. Shared by allB1formal

   Belonging to or used by everyone in a group.

   commun, partagé par tous

   • They share a common interest in music.
   • The garden is common property of the residents.
   • We have a common goal to achieve.

   Synonymescollectivecommunaljointmutualpublicshareduniversal

   Antonymesexclusiveindividualpersonalprivateseparateunique

3. Ordinary or not specialB1informal

   Not unusual or special; average.

   Commun, ordinaire

   • He is just a common man with simple dreams.
   • The design is very common and lacks originality.
   • It was a common day at work.

   Synonymesaveragecommonplaceeverydayordinaryplainregularrun-of-the-millunremarkableusual

   Antonymesdistinctiveexceptionalextraordinaryrareremarkablespecialsuperioruncommonuniqueunusual

• Nom désignant un terrain qui appartient à la collectivité ou qui est utilisé par le public, souvent pour la détente ou le pâturage du bétail.

A noun referring to a piece of land that is owned or used by the public, often for recreation or grazing.

1. Shared landB2formalbritish

   An area of land that is open for public use, especially in a village or town.

   terrain communal

   • The villagers grazed their sheep on the common.
   • They held a fair on the town common.
   • The common is a popular spot for picnics.

   Synonymescommon landgreenvillage green

2. Shared resourceC1formal

   Something that is shared by a group of people or the public.

   bien commun

   • The tragedy of the commons explains how shared resources can be overused.
   • Water is a common that must be protected.
   • The internet has become a global common.