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• Se dit en anglais américain pour qualifier quelque chose de très bien, d'agréable ou d'impressionnant.

Used in American English to describe something as very good, pleasant, or impressive.

1. Tidy and organizedA2formal

   Arranged in a clean, orderly way.

   propre et ordonné

   • Her desk is always neat and organized.
   • He keeps his room neat and tidy.
   • The garden looks neat after the trimming.

   Synonymesimmaculateorderlyorganizedshipshapespick-and-spantidytrimuncluttered

   Antonymeschaoticcluttereddisorderlymessyslovenlyuntidy

2. Cool or excellentA1informalamerican

   Used informally to express approval or admiration.

   génial, super

   • That's a neat idea for the project.
   • We had a neat time at the concert.
   • Your new bike is really neat.

   Synonymesamazingawesomecoolexcellentfantasticgreatsuperbterrificwonderful

3. Skillful or cleverB1informal

   Done with skill and efficiency.

   habile, adroit

   • He made a neat catch in the game.
   • She gave a neat summary of the report.
   • The solution to the puzzle was neat and simple.

   Synonymesadroitcleverdeftdexterousingeniousniftyskillful

   Antonymesawkwardbunglingclumsyineptmaladroit