fit

• Décrit une personne en bonne forme physique, ou quelque chose qui convient à un usage ou à un objectif particulier.

Describes someone who is in good physical condition, or something that is suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.

1. Physically healthyA2formal

   In good physical condition; strong and healthy.

   En bonne forme physique

   • She stays fit by running every morning.
   • He is very fit for his age.
   • Regular exercise helps you keep fit.

   Synonymesathletichealthyrobuststrongtonedtrimvigorous

   Antonymesailingfeeblefrailinfirmsicklyunfitunhealthyweak

2. Suitable or appropriateB1formal

   Of the right quality or type for a particular purpose or situation.

   approprié, convenable

   • This food is not fit for human consumption.
   • He is not fit to be a manager.
   • The house is fit for a king.

   Synonymesappositeappropriateaptcorrectfittedproperrightseemlysuitable

   Antonymesimproperinappropriateunfitunsuitable

3. Ready or preparedB1informal

   In a suitable state to do something; ready.

   prêt

   • I'm fit to drop after that long walk.
   • She was fit to be tied when she heard the news.
   • He was laughing fit to burst.

   Synonymesequippedpreparedprimedreadyset

   Antonymesunfitunpreparedunready

• Nom désignant l'état, la qualité ou le degré de correspondance, d'adéquation ou de bonne forme physique, ainsi que l'action d'ajuster ou de faire correspondre.

A noun referring to the state, quality, or degree of being suitable, appropriate, or in good physical condition.

1. Sudden outburstB1formal

   A sudden, uncontrolled episode of emotion or activity.

   Accès

   • She had a fit of laughter when she heard the joke.
   • He threw a fit when he lost the game.
   • The child had a fit of anger and started crying.

   Synonymesattackboutconvulsioneruptionflare-upoutburstparoxysmseizurespasmspelltantrum

2. Medical seizureB2formalmedical

   A sudden attack of a medical condition, such as epilepsy or convulsions.

   Crise (médicale)

   • The patient suffered a fit and was rushed to the hospital.
   • He had an epileptic fit during the meeting.
   • The doctor prescribed medication to prevent further fits.

   Synonymesattackconvulsionparoxysmseizurespasm

3. Way something matchesA2formal

   The way in which something matches or suits something else, especially clothing.

   Ajustement (d'un vêtement)

   • This jacket is a perfect fit for you.
   • The dress is a tight fit around the waist.
   • The shoes are a good fit for my feet.

   Synonymesadaptationadjustmentconformationfittingmatchsuitability

   Antonymesmismatch

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose convient par la taille ou la forme, ou pour placer correctement quelque chose dans un espace ou une position.

A verb used to indicate the act of being the right size or shape for something, or to put something into a space or position correctly.

1. Be the right size or shapeA2formal

   To be of the correct size or shape to go into a particular space or onto a particular object.

   être à la bonne taille

   • This key doesn't fit the lock.
   • The dress fits her perfectly.
   • Will this suitcase fit in the overhead compartment?

   Synonymesgo

2. Be suitable or appropriateB1formal

   To be suitable for a particular purpose, situation, or person.

   Convenir, être approprié

   • Her skills fit the job requirements well.
   • This punishment doesn't fit the crime.
   • The new policy fits our company's goals.

   Synonymesagreebecomebefitconformcorrespondgo withmatchsuit

   Antonymesconflictdisagreemismatch

3. Install or equipB1formal

   To put something in its correct place, especially as part of a larger system or piece of equipment.

   Installer ou équiper

   • They fitted the kitchen with new cabinets.
   • The mechanic fitted a new engine in the car.
   • We need to fit a smoke detector in the hallway.

   Synonymesattachequipfixinsertinstallmountplacepositionput inset

   Antonymesdetachdisconnectremovewithdraw

4. Be compatible or matchB2informal

   To correspond or be in harmony with something else.

   correspondre, convenir

   • His story doesn't fit the facts.
   • The pieces of the puzzle fit together perfectly.
   • Her description fits the suspect we're looking for.

   Synonymesaccordagreecoincideconformcorrespondharmonizematchmeshsuittally

   Antonymesclashconflictdisagreemismatch

Variantes phrasalfit infit out