fine

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de haute qualité, satisfaisant ou en bon état.

An adjective used to describe something of high quality, satisfactory, or in good condition.

1. Very good or satisfactoryA1formal

   Of high quality; good enough; acceptable.

   bien, satisfaisant, de bonne qualité

   • The weather is fine today.
   • Everything is fine, don't worry.
   • That's a fine piece of art.

   Synonymesacceptableall rightchoiceexcellentexquisitegoodgreatniceokayqualitysatisfactorysplendidsuitablesuperior

   Antonymesbadinadequateinferiorpoorsubstandardunacceptable

2. Thin or delicateA2formal

   Very thin, narrow, or small in size.

   fin (mince ou délicat)

   • She has fine hair.
   • The fabric is made of fine silk threads.
   • He drew a fine line with the pencil.

   Synonymesdelicateminutenarrowslenderslightslimsmallthintiny

   Antonymesbulkycoarseheavysturdythick

3. In good healthA1informal

   Feeling well; not ill or injured.

   En bonne santé

   • I'm fine, thank you.
   • She was sick yesterday but she's fine now.
   • Are you feeling fine after the trip?

   Synonymesfithalehealthyrobustsoundwell

   Antonymesailingillsickunhealthyunwell

4. Subtle or preciseB2formal

   Requiring careful attention; very precise or detailed.

   Subtile ou précis

   • There is a fine distinction between the two words.
   • The watchmaker has a fine eye for detail.
   • It's a fine point of law that few understand.

   Synonymesdelicatedetailedexactkeenminutenicepreciserefinedsharpsubtle

   Antonymescoarsecrudegrossimpreciserough

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière satisfaisante ou agréable » ou « très bien ». Souvent utilisé de façon informelle pour exprimer l'accord ou que quelque chose est acceptable, par exemple : « Ça marche très bien ».

An adverb meaning "in a satisfactory or pleasing manner" or "very well." It is often used informally to indicate agreement or that something is acceptable, e.g., 'That works fine.'

1. In a satisfactory mannerA2informal

   In a way that is acceptable or good enough.

   de manière satisfaisante

   • Everything is going fine so far.
   • She is doing fine in her new job.
   • The machine is working fine after the repair.

   Synonymesacceptablyadequatelynicelyokaysatisfactorilywell

   Antonymespoorly

2. Very small or thinB1formal

   In a way that involves small particles or thin pieces.

   finement (en petites particules ou morceaux minces)

   • The herbs were chopped fine for the recipe.
   • Grind the coffee beans fine for a stronger brew.
   • The sand was ground fine by the waves.

   Synonymesfinelyminutelythinly

   Antonymescoarselythickly

• Somme d'argent imposée comme punition pour une infraction ou une violation d'une règle ou de la loi.

A noun referring to a sum of money imposed as a penalty for an offense or violation of a rule or law.

1. Monetary penaltyA2formal

   A sum of money that must be paid as a punishment for breaking a law or rule.

   Amende

   • He had to pay a fine for parking illegally.
   • The court imposed a heavy fine on the company.
   • She received a fine for littering in the park.

   Synonymesamercementforfeitmulctpenalty

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'imposer une amende pécuniaire comme punition pour une infraction ou une violation.

A verb used to indicate the act of imposing a monetary penalty as punishment for an offense or violation.

1. Impose a monetary penaltyB1formal

   To require someone to pay a sum of money as a penalty for breaking a law or rule.

   Infliger une amende

   • The police fined him for speeding on the highway.
   • The library will fine you if you return books late.
   • The company was fined heavily for violating environmental regulations.

   Synonymesamercemulct

   Antonymescompensatereward