kind of

• Phrase informelle utilisée pour indiquer un degré modéré, une approximation ou une ressemblance ; signifie 'en quelque sorte', 'dans une certaine mesure' ou 'd'une certaine manière'.

An informal phrase used to indicate a moderate degree, approximation, or similarity; meaning 'somewhat', 'rather', or 'in a certain way'.

1. Somewhat or slightlyA2informal

   Used to indicate that something is true to a limited extent or degree.

   un peu, en quelque sorte

   • I'm kind of tired after the long walk.
   • That movie was kind of boring.
   • She kind of likes him, but she's not sure.

2. A type ofA1informal

   Used to refer to a category or class of things.

   type de, sorte de

   • What kind of music do you like?
   • This is a new kind of smartphone.
   • He's the kind of person who always helps others.