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• Qualifie quelque chose d'essentiel, de crucial ou de déterminant, ou qui joue un rôle central.

Describes something that is very important, essential, or crucial.

1. Crucial or essentialB1formal

   Of paramount importance; critical to the success or understanding of something.

   Crucial ou essentiel

   • Communication is a key factor in any relationship.
   • The key ingredient in this recipe is fresh basil.
   • Finding a good mentor is key to career development.

   Synonymescentralcriticalcrucialessentialfundamentalimportantindispensablenecessarypivotalvital

   Antonymesinessentialminorperipheraltrivialunimportant

2. Main or primaryB1formal

   Being the most important or central element.

   clé

   • The key point of her argument was about equality.
   • He holds a key position in the company.
   • The key question remains unanswered.

   Synonymescentralcorecrucialessentialfundamentalimportantmainprimaryprincipalvital

   Antonymesminorperipheralsecondarysubordinateunimportant

• Nom désignant un petit objet en métal servant à ouvrir une serrure, ou un dispositif permettant d'actionner un mécanisme, comme une touche de clavier ou de piano.

A noun referring to a small piece of metal used for opening locks, or a device used for operating a mechanism such as a keyboard or piano.

1. Tool for locksA1formal

   A small metal instrument used to open or close a lock.

   clé (ou clef)

   • I lost my house key and had to call a locksmith.
   • She turned the key in the ignition to start the car.
   • He keeps his spare key under the doormat.

2. Keyboard buttonA1formal

   One of the buttons on a keyboard or typewriter.

   Touche de clavier

   • Press the Enter key to confirm your selection.
   • The space key is the longest key on the keyboard.
   • He accidentally hit the wrong key and deleted the file.

   Synonymesbutton

3. Crucial elementB1formal

   Something that is essential or critical for achieving a result.

   Élément crucial

   • Hard work is the key to success.
   • The key to solving this puzzle is patience.
   • Communication is a key factor in any relationship.

   Synonymesbasiscorecornerstonecruxessentialfoundationheartlinchpinprerequisiterequirement

4. Musical keyB1formal

   A set of notes based on a particular note, forming the basis of a piece of music.

   Tonalité

   • The song is written in the key of C major.
   • She played the piece in a different key.
   • The key signature indicates which notes are sharp or flat.

   Synonymesmodescaletonality

5. Answer or solutionA2formal

   A guide or explanation that provides the correct answers.

   Solution ou corrigé

   • The teacher provided the answer key for the test.
   • Check the key at the back of the book for solutions.
   • The key to the crossword puzzle is on the last page.

   Synonymesanswerexplanationguidesolution

   Antonymesenigmamysteryproblempuzzlequestion

• Verbe signifiant saisir des données à l'aide d'un clavier, ou régler/fixer quelque chose à l'aide d'une clé.

A verb meaning to enter or input data using a keyboard, or to adjust or secure something with a key.

1. Enter dataA2formal

   To enter or type information into a device, such as a computer or keyboard.

   Saisir des données

   • She keyed the data into the spreadsheet.
   • He keyed in the password to access the system.
   • Please key your responses into the online form.

   Synonymesenterinputkeyboardtype

2. B2formal

   To adjust or align something to fit a specific requirement or standard.

   Ajuster, aligner

   • The design was keyed to the client's specifications.
   • The marketing strategy is keyed to the target audience.
   • The software is keyed to work with older operating systems.

   Synonymesadaptadjustaligncalibratefitsuittune

   Antonymesderangedisarrangemisalign

Variantes phrasalkey out