freshness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est frais, pouvant évoquer la nouveauté, la pureté, l'innovation, la vigueur ou l'audace selon le contexte.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being fresh, which can describe newness, purity, novelty, alertness, or impertinence depending on context.

indénombrable

1. Newness or purityB1formal

   The quality of being fresh, as if newly made; not stale or deteriorated.

   fraîcheur (état de ce qui est frais)

   • The freshness of the bread was evident from its aroma.
   • She checked the freshness of the fruit before buying.
   • The salad dressing preserved the freshness of the vegetables.

   Synonymescleannessnewnessnoveltyoriginalitypuritysweetnesswholesomeness

   Antonymesdecaydeteriorationimpuritystaleness

2. Novelty and originalityB2formal

   The quality of being refreshingly new or original.

   nouveauté et originalité

   • The design achieved freshness by blending modern and classic elements.
   • His writing style has a freshness that captivates readers.
   • The film brought a sense of freshness to a familiar story.

   Synonymesinnovationinventivenessnewnessnoveltyoriginalityuniqueness

   Antonymesbanalityconventionalitystalenesstriteness

3. Alertness or vitalityB1formal

   A state of being alert and refreshed.

   Fraîcheur, alacrité

   • A good night's sleep restored her freshness and energy.
   • He felt a mental freshness after the morning walk.
   • The cold water gave him a sudden freshness of mind.

   Synonymesalertnessenergylivelinesspepvigorvimvitalityzest

   Antonymesexhaustionfatiguelethargytirednessweariness

4. Surprising newnessB2formal

   The quality of being new and surprising.

   Nouveauté surprenante

   • The freshness of the idea surprised the committee.
   • There was a freshness to her approach that impressed everyone.
   • The product's freshness in the market attracted many customers.

   Synonymesinnovationnewnessnoveltyoriginalityuniqueness

   Antonymesdullnessfamiliaritypredictabilitystaleness

5. Impertinence or rudenessC1informal

   The trait of being rude or taking liberties; cheekiness.

   Effronterie

   • His comment had a freshness that annoyed the teacher.
   • She answered with a touch of freshness, not caring about formalities.
   • The child's freshness was tolerated only because of his age.

   Synonymesaudacitycheekcheekinesseffronterygallimpertinenceimpudenceinsolencenervepertnessrudenesssauciness