level

• Décrit une surface qui est plane et unie, ou une personne qui est calme et difficile à énerver.

Describes a surface that is flat and even, or a person who is calm and not easily upset.

1. Flat and evenA2formal

   Having a flat, horizontal surface without bumps or slopes.

   plat et horizontal

   • The table is not level; it wobbles when I write.
   • Make sure the ground is level before building the shed.
   • The floor in this room is perfectly level.

   Synonymesevenflatflushhorizontalplanarplanesmoothuniform

   Antonymesbumpyinclinedroughslantingslopinguneven

2. Equal in position or statusB1formal

   Being at the same height, rank, or standard as something else.

   au même niveau

   • The two teams are level on points after the match.
   • The water level in the lake is level with the dock.
   • His skills are level with those of his colleagues.

   Synonymescommensuratecomparableequalequivalentevenidenticaluniform

   Antonymesdisparateunequaluneven

3. Calm and steadyB2formal

   Not showing strong emotions; composed and balanced.

   calme et posé

   • She kept a level head during the crisis.
   • He spoke in a level tone despite the argument.
   • Maintaining a level attitude helps in negotiations.

   Synonymesbalancedcalmcollectedcomposedcoolequableeven-temperedimperturbablesteadyunruffled

   Antonymesagitatederraticexcitedunstablevolatile

• Nom désignant une position, un rang ou un degré sur une échelle de quantité, de qualité ou de réalisation; également un étage ou un palier dans un bâtiment.

A noun referring to a position, rank, or degree on a scale of quantity, quality, or achievement.

1. Height or positionA2formal

   A position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

   niveau (position sur une échelle)

   • The water level in the river is rising.
   • She reached a high level of proficiency in Spanish.
   • The noise level in the room was unbearable.

   Synonymesaltitudedegreeelevationgradeheightpositionrankstandingstatus

2. A1formal

   A floor or storey of a building.

   Niveau d'un bâtiment

   • The office is on the third level of the building.
   • The parking garage has five levels.
   • We took the elevator to the top level.

   Synonymesfloorstoreystory

3. Tool for measuring flatnessB1formal

   A device used to determine whether a surface is horizontal or vertical.

   niveau à bulle

   • The carpenter used a level to check the shelf.
   • Make sure the picture is straight using a level.
   • He adjusted the table until the level showed it was even.

   Synonymesspirit level

4. B1formal

   A particular stage or degree of something.

   Degré, stade

   • The course is designed for students at an intermediate level.
   • We need to reduce stress levels in the workplace.
   • The game has multiple levels of difficulty.

   Synonymesdegreeechelongradepositionrankstagestandardsteptier

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre égal ou plan, d'égaliser ou de mettre à niveau, ainsi que de viser ou de pointer quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something flat, even, or equal, or to aim or direct something.

1. Make flat or evenB1formal

   To make something flat, smooth, or even in surface.

   Aplanir

   • They leveled the ground before building the house.
   • The bulldozer leveled the pile of dirt.
   • She leveled the cake batter with a spatula.

   Synonymesequalizeevenflattenplanesmoothstraighten

   Antonymespockmarkroughroughenuneven

2. B2formal

   To aim or direct something, such as a weapon, criticism, or accusation, at someone or something.

   viser, diriger

   • He leveled the gun at the target.
   • Criticism was leveled at the government's policy.
   • She leveled a serious accusation against her colleague.

   Synonymesaimdirectfocuspointtargettrainturn

3. Equalize or balanceB2formal

   To make something equal or balanced in status, amount, or value.

   égaliser, équilibrer

   • The new law aims to level the playing field for small businesses.
   • He scored a goal to level the score.
   • Efforts were made to level income disparities.

   Synonymesadjustalignbalanceequalizeequateevenmatchsquare

   Antonymesdisproportionimbalance

Variantes phrasallevel off