conditional

• Décrit ce qui dépend d'une condition ou est soumis à certaines exigences.

Describes something that depends on a condition or is subject to certain terms or requirements.

1. Dependent on a conditionB2formal

   Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met.

   conditionnel

   • The offer is conditional upon the completion of the background check.
   • His acceptance into the program was conditional on passing the entrance exam.
   • The sale of the house is conditional on the buyer securing a mortgage.

   Synonymesconditionedcontingentdependentlimitedprovisionalqualifiedrestrictedtied

   Antonymesabsoluteunconditionalunqualified

2. Qualified or restrictedB2formal

   Expressing or containing a reservation or limitation.

   Conditionnel / Restrictif

   • She gave her conditional approval, pending a review of the budget.
   • The treaty was signed with conditional clauses regarding trade.
   • His support was conditional, based on certain changes to the proposal.

   Synonymescontingentguardedlimitedprovisionalqualifiedrestricted

   Antonymesabsolutecategoricalunconditionalunqualifiedunrestricted

3. Grammar: expressing a conditionB1formal

   Relating to a clause or sentence that expresses a condition, often using 'if' or 'unless'.

   conditionnel (grammaire)

   • In English, the conditional mood is often formed with 'would'.
   • The sentence 'If it rains, we will stay inside' is a conditional statement.
   • She studied the conditional tenses for her grammar test.

   Synonymeshypotheticalsuppositional