mod

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire ce qui est caractéristique de la sous-culture des mods des années 1960, notamment en matière de mode ou de musique ; également employé de manière informelle pour signifier « moderne » ou « élégant ».

An adjective used to describe something that is characteristic of the 1960s Mod subculture, especially in fashion or music; also used informally to mean 'modern' or 'stylish'.

1. Modern or fashionableB2informalbritish

   Relating to a recently developed fashion or style; contemporary.

   moderne, à la mode

   • She wore a very mod dress to the party.
   • The interior design of the cafe is very mod.
   • He has a mod haircut that is popular among young people.

   Synonymeschiccontemporarycurrentfashionablehipmodernstylishtrendyvoguish

   Antonymesold-fashionedoutdatedunfashionable

• Nom désignant un jeune Britannique des années 1960, souvent adolescent ou jeune adulte, connu pour son goût prononcé pour la mode et son opposition culturelle aux rockers.

A noun referring to a British teenager or young adult from the 1960s, known for being fashion-conscious and having a cultural rivalry with rockers.

1. 1960s subculture memberB2formalbritish

   A young person in Britain during the 1960s who followed a fashionable style of dress and music, and was associated with a subculture that contrasted with the rockers.

   mod (membre de la sous-culture 1960s)

   • The mods were known for their sharp suits and scooters.
   • He dressed like a mod with a parka jacket and Italian boots.
   • The rivalry between mods and rockers was famous in the 1960s.

   Synonymesmodernist

2. ModificationB1informal

   An alteration or adjustment made to something, especially hardware, software, or a vehicle, to improve or change its function or appearance.

   modification (de matériel, de logiciel, de véhicule)

   • He installed a performance mod on his car engine.
   • Gamers often create mods to add new features to games.
   • The software mod fixed the bug and improved speed.

   Synonymesadjustmentalterationchangeenhancementtweakupgrade

   Antonymesoriginalstandardstock

3. Moderator (abbreviation)B1informal

   A person who supervises an online community, forum, or chat room to enforce rules and maintain order.

   Modérateur (abréviation)

   • The mod removed the offensive comment immediately.
   • If you have a question, ask the mod for help.
   • She became a mod for the gaming forum after helping many users.

   Synonymesmoderator