halfway

• Qualifie ce qui se trouve à égale distance entre deux points; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour indiquer quelque chose d'incomplet ou de partiel.

Describes something that is at an equal distance between two points; also used figuratively to mean incomplete or partial.

1. EquidistantB1formal

   Located at an equal distance from the ends or extremes of something.

   à mi-chemin

   • The midpoint is exactly halfway between the two cities.
   • We stopped at a town halfway along the route.
   • The two marks are halfway between the top and bottom edges.

   Synonymescentralmedianmiddlemidway

2. MidwayB1formal

   At a point that is equally far from two opposite extremes or limits.

   à mi-chemin

   • She reached the halfway point of the marathon feeling strong.
   • The project is halfway complete.
   • He stood halfway down the stairs, listening.

   Synonymescentralintermediatemedianmiddlemidway

3. PartialA2informal

   Including only half or roughly half of the whole; incomplete.

   partiel

   • They only gave a halfway answer to the question.
   • Don't do a halfway job – finish the task properly.
   • His apology sounded halfway sincere at best.

   Synonymeshalfincompletelimitedmoderatepartpartial

   Antonymescompleteentirefullwhole

• Adverbe signifiant 'à mi-chemin ou à un point équidistant de deux autres' ou 'partiellement, pas complètement'. Peut se rapporter à une distance physique, à une progression ou à un degré.

An adverb meaning 'at or to a point equidistant between two others' or 'partially, not completely.' It can refer to physical distance, progress, or degree.

1. At the midpointA2formal

   At a point that is equally distant from the start and the end; in the middle.

   à mi-chemin

   • We stopped halfway up the mountain to rest.
   • The marathon runner was exhausted halfway through the race.
   • She paused halfway down the stairs to answer the phone.

   Synonymesmidway

2. Partially or incompletelyB1informal

   To some extent; not fully or completely.

   à moitié, partiellement

   • He only halfway listened to the instructions.
   • The project is only halfway finished.
   • She was halfway convinced by his argument.

   Synonymeshalfincompletelypartiallypartlysomewhat

   Antonymescompletelyentirelyfullytotallywholly