intimate

• Décrit des relations, des liens ou une atmosphère marqués par la proximité, la confiance ou le caractère privé et personnel.

Describes a close, familiar, or private relationship, connection, or atmosphere.

1. Close personal relationshipB2formal

   Having a very close, familiar, and affectionate relationship.

   Intime

   • They have been intimate friends for over twenty years.
   • She shared intimate details of her life with him.
   • The two sisters have an intimate bond.

   Synonymesbosomcloseconfidentialdearfamiliarwarm

   Antonymesaloofcolddistantformalremotereserved

2. Private and personalB2formal

   Relating to very personal or private matters.

   Intime (sens privé et personnel)

   • They had an intimate conversation about their fears.
   • The diary contained her most intimate thoughts.
   • He felt uncomfortable discussing such intimate topics.

   Synonymesconfidentialdeepinnermostinwardpersonalprivatesecret

   Antonymesformalimpersonalopenpublic

3. Cozy and comfortableB1formal

   Describing a place that is small, quiet, and creates a feeling of closeness.

   Intime, chaleureux

   • The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere with candlelit tables.
   • They rented an intimate cottage for their honeymoon.
   • The café is small and intimate, perfect for a date.

   Synonymescomfortablecozyfamiliarhomelyhomeyinvitingprivatesnugwarmwelcoming

   Antonymescoldharshimpersonalsterileuninviting

4. Thorough knowledgeC1formal

   Very detailed and thorough understanding of something.

   connaissance intime

   • She has an intimate knowledge of the city's history.
   • The mechanic has an intimate understanding of car engines.
   • His intimate familiarity with the subject impressed the committee.

   Synonymesclosecomprehensivedeepdetailedprofoundthorough

   Antonymescursoryshallowsuperficial

• Nom désignant une personne très proche, avec qui l'on partage des liens personnels, privés ou affectifs profonds, ou une relation intime et confidentielle.

A noun referring to a close, personal, or private relationship, often implying a deep emotional connection or familiarity.

1. Close friendB2formal

   A person with whom one has a very close, personal, and trusting relationship.

   ami intime

   • She invited only her intimates to the wedding.
   • He shared his secret with a few intimates.
   • Over the years, they became intimates.

   Synonymescompanionconfidantconfidante

   Antonymesacquaintanceoutsider

• Verbe utilisé pour signifier une suggestion subtile ou indirecte de quelque chose, sans le dire explicitement ; faire comprendre une chose sans l'affirmer clairement.

A verb used to indicate the act of suggesting or hinting at something subtly or indirectly.

1. Hint or suggestC1formal

   To make known subtly or indirectly; to hint at something.

   laisser entendre

   • She intimated that she might be leaving the company soon.
   • He intimated his disapproval without saying a word.
   • The report intimated that further cuts were necessary.

   Synonymesalludecommunicateconveyhintimplyindicateinsinuatesignalsuggest

   Antonymesannounceassertdeclareexplicitlyproclaimstate