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• En cours d'activité ou de fonctionnement, correspondant à l'état actuel ou conforme aux normes en vigueur.

Describing something that is in active operation, currently available, or reflecting the prevailing standard or condition of progress.

1. Current or prevailingB2formalbusiness

   Referring to the price, rate, or style that is standard and accepted in a specific market or situation at the present time.

   courant, en vigueur

   • The market price for a freelance designer in this city has increased by ten percent this year.
   • We need to make sure our subscription fee matches the standard rate offered by our competitors.
   • What is the accepted salary for an entry-level software developer in the current economy?
   • They were only willing to pay the prevailing wage for seasonal farm labor.
   • Is this the standard cost for a round-trip ticket during the peak holiday season?

   Synonymesacceptedcommoncurrentcustomaryprevailingprevalentstandardusual

2. Active and functionalC1formalbusiness

   In a state of operation or existence that is expected to continue successfully into the future.

   En activité, qui fonctionne

   • The auditors confirmed that the company remains a viable enterprise despite the recent economic downturn.
   • They managed to sell the restaurant as a fully functional business with an established customer base.
   • The charity is a thriving organization that has been helping the local community for decades.
   • Even after the founder retired, the workshop stayed a productive venture under new management.
   • It took three years of hard work to turn the startup into a stable and operational entity.

   Synonymesactivefunctioningoperationaloperativesuccessfulthrivingviableworking

   Antonymesbrokendeaddefunctinoperativenonfunctional

3. Conditions for progress or travelC2formalsport

   Relating to the state of a surface or the general circumstances that determine the speed or difficulty of movement.

   état du terrain / conditions de progression

   • The muddy terrain made for very difficult progress during the first half of the hike.
   • The track surface was firm and dry, which allowed the horses to reach their maximum speeds.
   • The early stages of the project were smooth, but the later phases proved to be much tougher.
   • Strong winds and high waves made for dangerous movement across the channel.
   • When the weather is clear, the travel along this mountain pass is quite pleasant and fast.

• Fait de partir ou de se déplacer, rythme ou vitesse d'avancement, ou état de la surface permettant de circuler.

The act of departing or moving from one place to another, or the condition of paths and roads for travel.

indénombrable

1. DepartureB2formal

   The act of leaving a place, often used to describe the difficulty or emotional weight of an exit.

   départ

   • The sudden exit of the CEO surprised everyone in the corporate office.
   • Their departure was marked by a quiet ceremony at the local station.
   • I found her final withdrawal from the project quite difficult to accept.
   • The team felt a sense of loss after his permanent leave from the squad.
   • Travelers often find the start of a long journey to be the hardest part.

   Synonymesdepartureegressexitexodusfarewellleave-takingleavingpartingretreatwithdrawal

   Antonymesarrivalcomingreturn

2. Rate of progressC1informal

   The speed or ease with which someone is able to complete a task or travel a distance.

   Allure / progression

   • We managed to finish the first five chapters in an hour, which is very fast progress.
   • The work was tough, but we made steady advancement throughout the afternoon.
   • At this current rate of movement, we should reach the summit by nightfall.
   • Writing the dissertation was slow labor, but the final results were worth it.
   • The project is difficult, so expect some heavy effort during the initial stages.

   Synonymesadvanceheadwaypaceprogressratespeed

3. Ground conditionsC2formalbritishsport

   The state of the ground or a surface, particularly in relation to how it affects walking, running, or horse racing.

   état du terrain

   • The muddy terrain made the cross-country race extremely challenging for the athletes.
   • Recent heavy rainfall has made the surface conditions soft and difficult for the horses.
   • Hikers reported that the mountain path offered firm and easy movement today.
   • The soft turf at the stadium favored players with better physical endurance.
   • The technical report described the underfoot environment as unstable and rocky.

   Synonymesfootinggroundsurfaceturfunderfoot

• Verbe indiquant un déplacement d'un lieu à un autre, que ce soit à pied ou par un moyen de transport, ou bien le fait de s'en aller, de se rendre quelque part ou de progresser.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or traveling from one place to another, or progressing.

verbe irrégulier

1. Move or travelA1formal

   To move from one place to another; to travel.

   aller (se déplacer)

   • I go to school every day.
   • She went to the store to buy milk.
   • Let's go home now.

   Synonymesadvancedepartheadjourneyleavemoveproceedtravelwalk

   Antonymeshaltremainstaystop

2. Function or operateA2formal

   To work or function properly.

   Fonctionner

   • The car won't go.
   • The clock goes fast.
   • Everything is going smoothly.

   Synonymesfunctionoperateperformrunwork

   Antonymesbreakfailmalfunctionstop

3. Proceed or happenA2informal

   To develop or progress in a certain way.

   se dérouler, se passer

   • How is the project going?
   • Things are going well.
   • The party went great.

   Synonymesdevelopfareproceedprogresstranspireturn outunfoldwork out

4. Fit or matchB1informal

   To be suitable or harmonious.

   Aller avec, convenir

   • These colors go well together.
   • That tie goes with your shirt.
   • The music goes perfectly with the scene.

   Synonymesagreeblendcomplementcorrespondfitharmonizematchsuit

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