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• Adverbe utilisé principalement en anglais britannique, signifiant 'par nécessité' ou 'nécessairement'. On le rencontre surtout dans l'expression figée 'must needs', qui a une connotation quelque peu archaïque ou littéraire.

An adverb used primarily in British English, meaning 'of necessity' or 'necessarily.' It is most commonly found in the fixed phrase 'must needs,' which is somewhat archaic or literary in tone.

1. Necessarily or inevitablyC2formalbritish

   In such a manner as could not be otherwise; of necessity.

   nécessairement

   • He must needs go to the meeting, despite his illness.
   • She needs must accept the consequences of her actions.
   • The truth needs must be told, no matter how painful.

   Synonymesinevitablynecessarilyof necessityunavoidably

• Nom désignant une situation où quelque chose est nécessaire ou requis, ou un fort sentiment de désir ou de besoin de quelque chose.

A noun referring to a situation in which something is necessary or required, or a strong feeling of wanting or requiring something.

1. Requirement or necessityA2formal

   A situation in which something is necessary or required.

   besoin

   • There is a great need for clean water in the region.
   • She felt a strong need to express her opinion.
   • The need for better education is urgent.

   Synonymesdemandessentialexigencynecessityrequirementrequisitewant

   Antonymesextraluxuryoption

2. Basic requirement for survivalA2formal

   Something essential for survival, such as food, water, or shelter.

   besoin vital

   • Food and water are basic human needs.
   • The charity provides for the needs of the homeless.
   • They lack the basic needs for a healthy life.

   Synonymesessentialnecessityrequirementrequisite

3. Poverty or hardshipB2formal

   A state of being in a difficult situation, often due to lack of money or resources.

   Besoin, indigence

   • The family lived in dire need after the flood.
   • He helped those in need during the crisis.
   • Many people in need rely on community support.

   Synonymesdestitutionimpoverishmentindigenceneedinesspenuryprivationwant

   Antonymesaffluenceplentywealth

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose est nécessaire ou requis.

A verb used to indicate that something is necessary or required.

1. Require something essentialA1formal

   To require something because it is necessary or very important.

   avoir besoin de

   • I need a glass of water.
   • She needs help with her homework.
   • We need to leave now to catch the train.

   Synonymescall fordemandnecessitaterequirewant

2. Express necessity or obligationA1formal

   Used to indicate that something is necessary or must be done.

   avoir besoin de / devoir

   • You need to finish your report by Friday.
   • He needs to see a doctor immediately.
   • They need to understand the rules before playing.

   Synonymeshave tomustshould