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• Décrit quelque chose de clairement visible, notable ou distinctif, souvent avec un degré marqué d'intensité ou d'importance.

Describes something that is clearly noticeable, significant, or distinct.

1. Noticeable or significantB2formal

   Clearly evident or obvious; easily perceived.

   marqué, sensible

   • There was a marked improvement in her health after the treatment.
   • The company saw a marked increase in sales this quarter.
   • His speech showed a marked difference in tone.

   Synonymesclearconspicuousdistinctevidentnoticeableobviousprominentpronouncedsalientstrikingunmistakable

   Antonymesimperceptibleinconspicuousinsignificantnegligibleslightsubtleunnoticeable

2. Having a visible markA2formal

   Having a visible symbol, stain, or indication on the surface.

   marqué (portant une marque visible)

   • The marked box contained the fragile items.
   • The map had a marked route for the hiking trail.
   • The marked area on the floor indicates where to stand.

   Synonymesblemishedbrandeddottedlabelednotchedscarredspeckledspottedstainedstreaked

3. Targeted or singled outB2informal

   Designated or identified for a particular purpose or attention.

   désigné, repéré

   • He felt like a marked man after the scandal.
   • The marked students were chosen for the advanced program.
   • The marked car was under surveillance by the police.

   Synonymeschosenidentifiedselectedspecified

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'action de laisser une trace ou un signe visible sur quelque chose, ou pour attribuer une note ou évaluer.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a visible impression or sign on something, or to indicate a grade or evaluation.

1. Make a visible impressionA2formal

   To make a visible mark or stain on a surface.

   marquer

   • The wet glass marked the wooden table.
   • She marked the page with a bookmark.
   • The accident left a scar that marked his face.

   Synonymesblemishblotdiscolormarscarscratchsmearsmudgestainstreak

   Antonymescleaneraseremove

2. B1formal

   To indicate or show something, such as a location, time, or condition.

   marquer

   • The sign marks the entrance to the park.
   • This event marks the beginning of a new era.
   • The thermometer marked 30 degrees Celsius.

   Synonymesbetraydenotedesignateindicaterevealshowsignalsignify

3. Grade or evaluateB1formal

   To assess and assign a score or grade to a piece of work.

   Noter, évaluer

   • The teacher marked the exams over the weekend.
   • She spent hours marking the students' essays.
   • He marked the test papers carefully.

   Synonymesappraiseassessevaluategradejudgescore

4. B1formal

   To celebrate or commemorate an important event or occasion.

   célébrer ou commémorer

   • They marked their anniversary with a special dinner.
   • The city marked the holiday with a parade.
   • We marked the occasion by planting a tree.

   Synonymescelebratecommemoratehonorobservesolemnize

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