ideal

• Qualifie quelque chose de parfait ou de meilleur possible, qui correspond pleinement à ce que l'on attend ou souhaite.

Describes something that is perfect or the best possible.

1. Perfect or most suitableB1formal

   Satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.

   Idéal (parfait, convenant parfaitement)

   • This is an ideal location for a picnic.
   • She is the ideal candidate for the job.
   • The weather is ideal for a day at the beach.

   Synonymesarchetypalbestconsummateexemplaryfittingflawlessmodeloptimalperfectprototypicalquintessentialsuitablesupremeultimate

   Antonymesflawedimperfectinappropriateinferiorunsuitable

2. Existing only in the mindB2formal

   Existing as an idea or concept rather than in reality; imaginary.

   Qui n'existe que dans l'esprit

   • He described an ideal society that has never existed.
   • The ideal solution would be to eliminate all pollution.
   • In an ideal world, everyone would have equal opportunities.

   Synonymesabstractconceptualfanciedhypotheticalimaginarymentalnotionaltheoreticalunrealvisionary

   Antonymesactualconcretematerialphysicalreal

• Nom désignant un standard ou un principe de perfection, d'excellence, ou un but ultime considéré comme digne d'être atteint; peut aussi désigner une personne ou une chose considérée comme un modèle parfait.

A noun referring to a standard or principle of perfection, excellence, or an ultimate goal that is considered worthy of pursuit.

1. Perfect standardB2formal

   A standard or principle that is considered perfect or most desirable.

   Idéal (principe parfait)

   • She strives to live up to her ideals of honesty and integrity.
   • The company's ideals include sustainability and innovation.
   • He has high ideals about social justice.

   Synonymesarchetypebenchmarkcriterionexemplargold standardmodelparagonperfectionstandard

   Antonymesdefectfaultflawimperfection

2. Perfect exampleB2formal

   A person or thing regarded as representing the best possible version of something.

   Exemple parfait

   • This house is the ideal of modern architecture.
   • She is the ideal of a dedicated teacher.
   • The painting is considered the ideal of Renaissance art.

   Synonymesarchetypeepitomeexemplarmodelnonpareilparagonpatternstandard