illiterate

• Décrit une personne qui ne sait ni lire ni écrire, ou qui manque de connaissances dans un domaine particulier.

Describes a person who is unable to read or write, or lacking knowledge in a particular field.

1. Unable to read or writeB1formal

   Not having the ability to read or write.

   analphabète

   • Many adults in the region remain illiterate due to lack of schools.
   • The program aims to teach illiterate individuals basic reading skills.
   • She was illiterate until she attended night classes.

   Synonymesanalphabeticfunctionally illiterateunlettered

   Antonymesliterate

2. Uneducated in a specific fieldB2formal

   Lacking knowledge or understanding in a particular area or subject.

   Ignorant dans un domaine

   • He is completely illiterate when it comes to modern technology.
   • Many people are financially illiterate and struggle with budgeting.
   • She felt illiterate in the world of classical music.

   Synonymesignorantunacquainteduneducatedunfamiliaruninformedunschooleduntutoredunversed

   Antonymeseducatedexpertinformedknowledgeableliterate

3. Lacking cultural or literary knowledgeC1formal

   Not having familiarity with culture, language, or literature.

   illettré (au sens large)

   • The critic described the novel as appealing only to the culturally illiterate.
   • He was considered illiterate in the arts, unable to appreciate poetry.
   • The course aims to help students who are historically illiterate.

   Synonymesbenightedignorantuneducatedunlearnedunletteredunschooled

   Antonymesculturededucatedlearnedliterate

• Nom désignant une personne qui ne sait ni lire ni écrire.

A noun referring to a person who is unable to read or write.

1. Person unable to readB2formal

   An individual who lacks the ability to read or write.

   illettré (personne ne sachant ni lire ni écrire)

   • The program aims to help illiterates learn basic reading skills.
   • Many illiterates face challenges in everyday tasks like reading signs.
   • She volunteered to teach illiterates how to write their names.

   Synonymesanalphabetnonreader

   Antonymesliteratereaderscholar