moderate

• Qui n'est pas extrême, excessif ou intense ; dans des limites raisonnables. Peut aussi désigner quelqu'un ou quelque chose de moyen, sans excès.

Describes something that is not extreme, excessive, or intense; within reasonable limits.

1. Average or mediumB1formal

   Not extreme, excessive, or intense; within reasonable limits.

   modéré

   • The restaurant charges moderate prices for its meals.
   • She drives at a moderate speed on the highway.
   • There was a moderate amount of rainfall last month.

   Synonymesaveragefairintermediatemediummiddle-of-the-roadmiddlingmodestreasonabletemperate

   Antonymesexcessiveextremeimmoderateintenseunreasonable

2. Political or ideologicalB2formalpolitical

   Holding opinions that are not extreme or radical; centrist.

   modéré (politique)

   • He is known as a moderate politician who seeks compromise.
   • The party's moderate wing supports gradual reform.
   • Moderate voters often decide the outcome of elections.

   Synonymesbalancedcentristmainstreammiddle-of-the-roadtemperate

   Antonymesextremeimmoderateradical

3. Temperate or restrainedB2formal

   Showing restraint in behavior, emotions, or consumption.

   Modéré, tempéré

   • He is a moderate drinker who rarely exceeds two glasses.
   • She took a moderate approach to the negotiations.
   • Moderate exercise is recommended for good health.

   Synonymescalmcontrolledmeasuredmildreasonablerestrainedsobersteadytemperate

   Antonymesexcessiveexorbitantextremeimmoderateindulgentintemperateunrestrained

• Personne qui adopte des opinions ou des positions mesurées, évitant les extrêmes, notamment en politique ou en religion.

A noun referring to a person who holds moderate views or opinions, especially in politics or religion, avoiding extremes.

1. Person with moderate viewsB2formal

   A person who holds opinions that are not extreme, especially in politics or religion.

   Personne aux opinions modérées

   • The debate was led by a moderate from the center party.
   • Moderates in the group tried to find a compromise.
   • He is considered a moderate on most social issues.

   Synonymescentristmiddle of the roader

   Antonymesextremistfanaticmilitantradicalzealot

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire quelque chose d'excessif, d'intense ou de sévère, ou pour diriger une discussion ou un débat.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less extreme, intense, or severe, or to preside over a discussion or debate.

1. Make less extremeB2formal

   To make something less extreme, intense, or severe.

   modérer, rendre moins extrême

   • The government tried to moderate the effects of inflation.
   • She moderated her tone when speaking to the children.
   • The medicine helped moderate his pain.

   Synonymesalleviatecurbdiminishlessenmitigatereducesoftentametemper

   Antonymesaggravateescalateexacerbateheightenincreaseintensifymagnify

2. Preside over a discussionB2formal

   To act as a moderator for a debate, discussion, or online forum.

   modérer

   • She moderated the panel discussion at the conference.
   • He was chosen to moderate the online forum.
   • The professor moderated the debate between the two candidates.

   Synonymeschairfacilitateleadmediateoverseepreside