green

• Qualifie la couleur de l'herbe ou des feuilles ; s'emploie aussi pour une personne inexpérimentée ou naïve.

Describes the color of grass or leaves; also used to describe someone who is inexperienced or naive.

1. A1formal

   Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; like that of grass or emeralds.

   vert (couleur)

   • She wore a beautiful green dress.
   • The leaves turn green in spring.
   • He painted the walls a light green color.

2. Inexperienced or naiveB1informal

   Lacking experience or training; immature or gullible.

   Vert (inexpérimenté)

   • He's still green at this job and needs training.
   • The new recruits are too green to handle the complex tasks.
   • She was green and believed everything she was told.

   Synonymescallowgullibleimmatureinexperiencednaiverawunseasonedunsophisticateduntrained

   Antonymesexperiencedknowledgeableseasonedsophisticatedworldly

3. Environmentally friendlyB1formal

   Relating to or supporting environmental protection or sustainability.

   vert, écologique

   • They use green energy sources like solar power.
   • The company adopted green practices to reduce waste.
   • Buying local produce is a green choice.

   Synonymesecologicalenvironmentalsustainable

   Antonymesdirtywasteful

4. Jealous or enviousB2informal

   Feeling jealousy or envy, often used in the phrase 'green with envy'.

   Vert de jalousie

   • She was green with envy when she saw his new car.
   • He turned green when he heard about her promotion.
   • Don't be green; you'll get your chance too.

   Synonymescovetousenviousgreen-eyedjealous

• Nom désignant la couleur verte, c'est-à-dire la couleur de l'herbe, des feuilles ou des émeraudes, ou une étendue d'herbe ou de végétation.

A noun referring to a color, specifically the color of grass, leaves, or emeralds, or an area of grass or vegetation.

indénombrable

1. A1formal

   The color between blue and yellow in the spectrum, like that of grass or leaves.

   couleur verte

   • She painted the room a soft green.
   • The leaves turn green in spring.
   • He chose a dark green for his car.

2. EnvironmentalismB1formal

   Used to refer to environmental issues or the movement to protect the environment.

   environnementalisme

   • The company is investing in green technologies.
   • Voters are increasingly concerned about green issues.
   • The party's platform focuses on green policies.

   Synonymesconservationecologyenvironmentalism

3. Golf areaB1formalsport

   A putting green on a golf course.

   Vert de golf

   • He carefully studied the slope of the green.
   • The ball rolled across the green and into the hole.
   • The greens at this course are well-maintained.

   Synonymesdance floorputting greenputting surface

4. A2informal

   Green vegetables, especially leafy ones.

   légumes verts

   • Eat your greens, they are good for you.
   • The salad is full of fresh greens.
   • She added some greens to the stir-fry.

• Verbe signifiant rendre quelque chose écologiquement plus propre ou devenir vert de couleur.

A verb meaning to make something environmentally friendly or to become green in color.

1. Make environmentally friendlyB2formal

   To make something more environmentally friendly or sustainable.

   rendre plus écologique

   • The company is greening its manufacturing processes.
   • They plan to green the entire office building with solar panels.
   • Many cities are greening their public transportation systems.

2. Become green in colorB1formal

   To turn or become green, especially in relation to plants or vegetation.

   Devenir vert

   • The fields green after the spring rains.
   • The leaves begin to green as winter ends.
   • The moss greened the old stone wall.