matter

• Qualifie une surface ou un revêtement qui n'est pas brillant ni lustré; d'aspect mat et plat, sans éclat.

Describes a surface or finish that is not shiny or glossy; dull and flat in appearance.

1. Not shiny or glossyB1formal

   Having a flat, dull, or non-reflective surface.

   mat (non brillant)

   • She prefers a matt finish for her photographs.
   • The walls were painted in a soft matt color.
   • This lipstick has a matt texture, not glossy.

   Synonymesdullflatlusterlessmattenonreflectiveunpolished

   Antonymesglazedglossylustrouspolishedreflectiveshinysleek

• Substance physique ou matériau occupant de l'espace et possédant une masse, ou sujet, thème ou situation dont il est question à un moment donné.

A noun referring to physical substance or material that occupies space and has mass, or a subject, topic, or situation under consideration.

1. Subject or topicA2formal

   An affair, situation, or subject being discussed or considered.

   Sujet, question, affaire

   • Let's discuss the matter at hand.
   • This is a serious matter that requires attention.
   • She refused to talk about the matter further.

   Synonymesaffairbusinessconcernissuepointquestionsubjectthingtopic

2. B2formalscientific

   Physical substance that occupies space and has mass, as distinct from mind and spirit.

   La matière

   • All matter is composed of atoms.
   • Dark matter is a mysterious substance in the universe.
   • The scientist studied the properties of organic matter.

   Synonymesbodycorporealitymaterialstuffsubstance

   Antonymesenergymindnothingnessspiritvacuumvoid

3. Importance or significanceB1formal

   Used in phrases to indicate importance or relevance.

   importance, intérêt

   • It doesn't matter what time we arrive.
   • What matters most is your health.
   • The details of the plan matter a great deal.

   Synonymesconsequenceimportancemomentnotesignificanceweight

   Antonymesinsignificanceirrelevancetrivialityunimportance

4. Problem or difficultyA2informal

   A situation that is causing trouble or concern.

   Problème ou difficulté

   • What's the matter with your car?
   • There's nothing the matter with her.
   • Is something the matter? You look upset.

   Synonymesconcerndifficultyissueproblemtroubleworry

   Antonymesresolutionsolution

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose est important ou significatif, ou pour exprimer la notion d'avoir de l'importance.

A verb used to indicate that something is important or significant, or to express the concept of being of consequence.

1. Be importantA2formal

   To be of significance or importance.

   avoir de l'importance

   • Your opinion really matters to me.
   • It doesn't matter what time we arrive.
   • What matters most is your health.

   Synonymescarry weightcountimportsignify

2. Be relevantB1formal

   To have relevance or bearing on a situation.

   importer

   • The details of the case matter in court.
   • His past mistakes don't matter now.
   • Only the final result matters in this competition.

   Synonymescarry weightcountsignify

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