given

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui est spécifié, fixé ou fourni ; il est aussi utilisé pour exprimer une inclination ou une tendance à faire quelque chose.

An adjective describing something that is specified, fixed, or granted; also used to describe a tendency or inclination.

1. Specified or particularB1formal

   Already specified, fixed, or determined.

   donné, fixé

   • At any given time, the system must be operational.
   • The work must be completed within a given timeframe.
   • Under the given circumstances, we had no other choice.

   Synonymescertainestablishedfixedparticularpredeterminedsetspecificspecifiedstated

   Antonymesindefiniteundeterminedunfixedunspecifiedvague

2. Inclined or disposedB2formal

   Having a tendency or habit to do something.

   Enclin à

   • She is given to making hasty decisions.
   • He is not given to expressing his emotions openly.
   • They are given to exaggeration when telling stories.

   Synonymesaptdisposedinclinedliablelikelypredisposedpronesubjecttending

   Antonymesaversedisinclinedindisposedreluctantunwilling

3. Assumed or grantedB2formal

   Accepted as true or taken for granted.

   Étant donné, admis

   • Given that it's raining, we should stay indoors.
   • Given his experience, he was the best candidate for the job.
   • Given the circumstances, the outcome was expected.

   Synonymesacceptedacknowledgedassumedgrantedunderstood

   Antonymesuncertainunknownunproven

• Nom désignant un fait, une condition ou une prémisse connue ou supposée, que l'on tient pour vrai dans le cadre d'une discussion ou d'un calcul.

A noun referring to a known or assumed fact, condition, or premise that is accepted as true for the purpose of discussion or calculation.

1. Assumed factB2formal

   Something that is accepted as true or taken for granted.

   Fait admis

   • It is a given that the sun rises in the east.
   • In mathematics, some axioms are taken as givens.
   • The team's success was not a given; they worked hard for it.

   Synonymesassumptionaxiomfactpostulatepremisepresupposition

   Antonymescontingencypossibilityquestionuncertaintyunknown

• Verbe signifiant transférer quelque chose à quelqu'un, offrir, ou accomplir une action pour quelqu'un. Il couvre les sens de donner, remettre, offrir, octroyer ou rendre disponible.

A verb used to indicate the act of transferring something to someone or performing an action for someone.

verbe irrégulier

1. Transfer possessionA1formal

   To hand over something to someone without expecting payment.

   donner

   • She gave me a birthday present.
   • He gave his coat to the homeless man.
   • Please give me the book.

   Synonymesawardbestowcontributedeliverdonateentrustfurnishgranthandhand overofferpasspresentprovidesupplytransfer

   Antonymeskeepreceivetakewithhold

2. Provide or supplyA1formal

   To provide something needed or requested.

   fournir, procurer

   • The teacher gave us homework.
   • They gave their support to the project.
   • The restaurant gives free Wi-Fi to customers.

   Synonymesbestowdeliverfurnishgrantofferpresentprovidesupply

   Antonymeskeepretainwithhold

3. Deliver a performanceA2formal

   To perform or present something, like a speech or show.

   donner (une représentation)

   • She gave a speech at the conference.
   • The band gave an amazing concert.
   • He gave a detailed explanation of the problem.

   Synonymesdeliverperformpresentput onrenderstage

4. Cause or produceB1formal

   To cause a particular effect or result.

   provoquer un effet

   • The news gave him a shock.
   • This medicine gives relief from pain.
   • The decision gave rise to controversy.

   Synonymesbring aboutcausecreategenerateoccasionproduceyield

Variantes phrasalgive awaygive ingive offgive outgive up