fitting

• Qui convient, qui est approprié ou correct pour une situation ou un but donné.

Describes something that is suitable, appropriate, or proper for a particular situation or purpose.

1. Appropriate or suitableB2formal

   Right or proper for a particular situation, purpose, or occasion.

   approprié, convenable

   • It was a fitting tribute to her years of service.
   • His speech was fitting for the solemn occasion.
   • The punishment was fitting for the crime committed.

   Synonymesappositeappropriateaptfelicitousproperrightseemlysuitable

   Antonymesimproperinappropriateunfittingunsuitablewrong

2. Correct size or shapeB1formal

   Describing something that fits well in terms of size or shape.

   qui est bien ajusté

   • The dress was a perfect fitting for her figure.
   • He bought a fitting pair of shoes for the hike.
   • The new door is a fitting replacement for the old one.

   Synonymesclose-fittingproperrightsnug

   Antonymesill-fitting

• Petite pièce ou accessoire que l'on fixe à quelque chose (par exemple à un meuble, un tuyau ou un vêtement), ou action d'essayer un vêtement pour vérifier sa taille et son ajustement.

A noun referring to a small part or accessory that is attached to something, such as a piece of furniture, a pipe, or a piece of clothing, or an act of trying on clothes to check the size and fit.

1. Act of trying on clothesB1formal

   The process of trying on a garment to check its size, fit, and appearance.

   Essayage de vêtements

   • She has a fitting for her wedding dress tomorrow.
   • The tailor scheduled a fitting for the new suit.
   • I need to go for a fitting before the final purchase.

   Synonymestry-on

2. Small part or accessoryB2formal

   A small component, such as a pipe, joint, or fixture, used in construction or plumbing.

   Raccord (petit composant)

   • The plumber replaced the old pipe fittings.
   • We need to buy new fittings for the bathroom sink.
   • The cabinet came with all the necessary fittings.

   Synonymesaccessoryadapterattachmentcomponentconnectioncouplingfixturejointpart

• 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