matured

• Décrit quelque chose qui a atteint son plein développement ou un état de préparation, ou qui a été laissé vieillir pour développer ses qualités (comme le fromage ou le vin).

Describes something that has reached full development or a state of readiness.

1. Fully ripeB1formal

   At the peak of ripeness or development, especially in reference to fruit or plants.

   À maturité

   • The matured apples were ready for harvest.
   • She selected only the matured grapes for the wine.
   • The matured cheese had a rich, complex flavor.

   Synonymesmaturemellowriperipened

   Antonymesgreenimmatureunripe

2. Fully developed or perfectedB2formal

   Having reached a state of full development, refinement, or completion after careful consideration.

   Arrivé à maturité

   • The matured plan was presented to the board for approval.
   • His matured artistic style is evident in his latest works.
   • After years of revisions, the matured manuscript was finally published.

   Synonymesdevelopedfull-growngrownmatureperfectedrefinedripenedseasoned

   Antonymesgreenimmatureundevelopedunripe

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus d'atteindre un plein développement physique, de croître ou de mûrir, ainsi que le fait d'acquérir une maturité émotionnelle ou intellectuelle.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming fully grown, developed, or ripe, or reaching a state of emotional or intellectual adulthood.

1. Become fully grown or developedB1formal

   To reach a state of full physical or mental development.

   Devenir pleinement développé

   • Children mature at different rates.
   • The fruit matures in late summer.
   • His personality matured significantly during college.

   Synonymesblossomcome of agedevelopevolvegrow upripen

   Antonymesarrestregressstagnate

2. Become due for paymentB2formalbusiness

   To reach the date when a financial instrument, such as a bond or insurance policy, becomes payable.

   Arriver à échéance

   • The bond will mature in five years.
   • Her savings certificate matured last month.
   • The policy matures when the insured person turns 65.

3. Develop over timeB2formal

   To develop or improve gradually through experience or aging.

   mûrir

   • His artistic style matured over the decades.
   • The company's strategy matured as the market evolved.
   • Her understanding of the subject matured with practice.

   Synonymesagedevelopevolvegrowmellowprogressripenseason

   Antonymesdeclinedeteriorateregressstagnate