fair

• Décrit quelque chose de juste, impartial ou honnête ; aussi utilisé pour décrire des cheveux ou une peau clairs, ou un temps agréable.

Describes something that is just, equitable, or free from bias; also used to describe light-colored hair or skin, or pleasant weather.

1. Just and impartialA2formal

   Treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination.

   Juste et impartial

   • The judge made a fair decision in the case.
   • It's not fair that she got all the credit.
   • Everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed.

   Synonymesequitableevenhandedimpartialjustneutralnonpartisanobjectiveopen-mindedsquareunbiased

   Antonymesdiscriminatoryinequitablepartialpartisanprejudicedunfairunjust

2. Light in colorA2formal

   Having a light complexion or hair color.

   clair (de peau ou de cheveux)

   • She has fair skin and blonde hair.
   • He is a tall man with a fair complexion.
   • Fair-haired children often burn easily in the sun.

   Synonymesblondeflaxengoldenlightlight-skinnedpaletowheaded

   Antonymesblackdarkswarthy

3. Moderate or acceptableB1formal

   Of a moderate quality or standard; not excellent but not bad.

   acceptable, passable

   • The weather was fair for the outdoor event.
   • Her performance in the exam was fair.
   • The hotel offered fair accommodation for the price.

   Synonymesacceptableadequateaveragedecentmoderatepassablereasonabletolerable

   Antonymesbadinferiormediocrepoor

4. Pleasant or favorableA2formal

   Describing weather that is sunny and pleasant.

   Beau (temps)

   • We had fair weather for our picnic.
   • The forecast predicts fair skies tomorrow.
   • Fair winds helped the sailors cross the channel.

   Synonymesbrightcleardryfinemildnicepleasantsunny

   Antonymesfoulinclementstormy

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière honnête ou juste ; honnêtement » ou, en anglais britannique, « complètement » ou « absolument » (par exemple, 'fair dinkum'). Comme adverbe, il est moins courant que comme adjectif, mais s'emploie dans des expressions figées et un registre familier.

An adverb meaning 'in a fair or just manner; honestly' or, in British English, 'completely' or 'absolutely' (e.g., 'fair dinkum'). It is less common as an adverb than as an adjective, but appears in fixed phrases and informal usage.

1. In a just or honest mannerB1formal

   In a way that is right, honest, and according to the rules.

   de manière juste

   • He always plays fair in the game.
   • The judge decided the case fair and square.
   • She treated all the students fair.

   Synonymesequitablyhonestlyimpartiallyjustlylawfullylegitimatelyproperlyrightly

   Antonymesdishonestlyunfairlyunjustly

2. Completely or exactlyB2informalbritish

   Used to emphasize that something is done completely or directly.

   Entièrement, exactement

   • The ball hit him fair in the face.
   • She was fair exhausted after the long run.
   • He was fair determined to win the race.

   Synonymesabsolutelycompletelyexactlyjustperfectlypreciselyrightsquarelytotallyutterly

   Antonymesapproximatelyincompletelypartiallyroughly

• Nom désignant un événement, généralement en plein air, où l'on vend et achète des marchandises ou où l'on propose des divertissements.

A noun referring to an event, typically held outdoors, where goods are bought and sold, or where entertainment and amusements are provided.

1. Public eventA2formal

   An event with rides, games, and entertainment, often held outdoors.

   Fête foraine

   • We went to the county fair last weekend.
   • The fair had a Ferris wheel and a carousel.
   • Children love visiting the fair during summer.

   Synonymescarnivalfestivalfetefunfairgala

2. Trade exhibitionB1formal

   An event where companies showcase their products or services.

   Foire (exposition commerciale)

   • The company exhibited its new products at the trade fair.
   • Thousands of visitors attended the book fair.
   • The job fair attracted many recent graduates.

   Synonymesexhibitionexpoexpositionshow

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose égal, lisse ou conforme à une norme.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something smooth, even, or properly aligned, or to adjust something to a standard.

1. To make smooth or evenC2formal

   To make a surface smooth, even, or level.

   Aplanir, rendre uni

   • The carpenter faired the edges of the wooden plank.
   • They faired the hull of the boat to reduce drag.
   • The sculptor faired the clay to create a smooth finish.

   Synonymesevenflattenlevelplanesmoothtrue

   Antonymesroughroughenuneven