item

• Nom désignant un objet distinct, une chose ou une unité faisant partie d'une liste, d'une collection ou d'un groupe, ou encore un article dans une liste ou un enregistrement.

A noun referring to an individual object, article, or unit that is part of a list, collection, or group.

1. Individual object or thingA2formal

   A single object or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set.

   Objet ou élément individuel

   • Please check each item on the shopping list.
   • The museum displayed several rare items from the 18th century.
   • He packed his personal items into a small bag.

   Synonymesarticlecomponentelemententryobjectpiecethingunit

2. Topic or subjectB1formal

   A subject or topic that is being discussed, considered, or dealt with.

   Point ou sujet à traiter

   • The first item on the agenda is the budget report.
   • We need to discuss several items before the meeting ends.
   • The news item about the election was widely shared.

   Synonymesaffairconcernconsiderationissuematterpointquestionsubjectthemetopic

3. Romantic coupleB2informal

   A pair of people who are in a romantic relationship.

   couple amoureux

   • They've been an item for over a year now.
   • Are those two an item? I saw them holding hands.
   • The tabloids reported that the actors are now an item.

   Synonymescoupleduopairtwosome