ever

• Adverbe utilisé principalement dans les questions, les phrases négatives et les constructions conditionnelles pour signifier 'à un moment quelconque'. Peut aussi servir à renforcer des expressions telles que 'depuis' ou 'pour toujours'.

An adverb used primarily in questions, negative statements, and conditional clauses to mean 'at any time.' It can also be used for emphasis in phrases like 'ever since' or 'forever.'

1. At any timeA1formal

   Used to refer to any point in time, past, present, or future.

   à un moment quelconque

   • Have you ever been to Paris?
   • If you ever need help, just call me.
   • This is the best movie I have ever seen.

2. Always or continuouslyB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is always the case or continues without interruption.

   toujours, en permanence

   • She is ever ready to lend a hand.
   • The couple lived happily ever after.
   • He is ever mindful of his responsibilities.

   Synonymesalwaysconstantlycontinuallyendlesslyeternallyforeverincessantlyperpetuallyunceasingly

3. Emphasizing a comparisonB1formal

   Used with comparatives to emphasize a change or degree.

   Emphase comparative

   • The situation is becoming ever more complicated.
   • Prices are ever increasing in the city.
   • She grew ever more confident with each performance.

   Synonymesalwaysconstantlycontinuallyendlesslyperpetually

   Antonymesnever