neutral

• Qualifie ce qui ne prend pas parti, qui est sans couleur ou saveur marquée, ou qui n'a pas de charge électrique.

Describes something that is not taking sides, not strong in color or taste, or having no electrical charge.

1. Not taking sidesB1formal

   Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or competition.

   neutre (qui ne prend pas parti)

   • Switzerland remained neutral during the war.
   • The referee must stay neutral in the game.
   • She tried to remain neutral in the argument between her friends.

   Synonymesdetacheddisinterestedevenhandedfairimpartialnonalignednonpartisanobjectiveunaffiliatedunbiaseduncommitted

   Antonymespartialpartisan

2. Without strong characteristicsB1formal

   Having no distinctive or strong qualities; bland or moderate.

   sans caractère marqué

   • The room was painted in a neutral beige color.
   • He prefers neutral flavors like plain rice or bread.
   • The design uses neutral tones to create a calm atmosphere.

   Synonymesaverageblandcharacterlesscolorlessmildmoderatenondescriptordinaryplainunremarkable

   Antonymesbolddistinctiveextremeintensemarkedpronouncedstrikingstrongvivid

3. Chemistry: neither acidic nor basicB2formalscientific

   Having a pH of 7; neither acidic nor alkaline.

   neutre (chimie)

   • Pure water is neutral with a pH of 7.
   • The solution became neutral after adding the buffer.
   • Neutral substances do not change the color of litmus paper.

   Antonymesacidicalkalinebasic

4. Physics: no net chargeB2formalscientific

   Having no net electric charge.

   Neutre (électriquement)

   • Neutrons are neutral particles in the atom.
   • The atom is electrically neutral because it has equal protons and electrons.
   • A neutral object is not attracted to a charged rod.

   Synonymesuncharged

   Antonymescharged

• Nom ou adjectif désignant une personne, un pays ou une position qui ne prend pas parti dans un conflit, un litige ou un débat ; se rapporte également à un état d'impartialité ou de neutralité.

A noun referring to a person, country, or position that does not take sides in a conflict, dispute, or debate; also refers to a state of being impartial or not aligned.

1. Non-aligned person or stateB2formal

   A person, country, or group that does not support either side in a conflict, dispute, or war.

   État ou personne non aligné(e)

   • Switzerland has historically been a neutral in international conflicts.
   • The neutral mediated the peace talks between the two warring factions.
   • During the debate, he remained a neutral and did not take sides.

   Antonymesbelligerentcombatantparticipant

2. Gear positionA2formal

   A position of a gear mechanism in which no power is transmitted from the engine to the wheels.

   Point mort

   • Put the car in neutral before starting the engine.
   • He shifted the gear into neutral while waiting at the traffic light.
   • The mechanic advised leaving the transmission in neutral.

   Antonymesgear

3. Color or shadeB1formal

   A color that is not strong or vivid, such as beige, gray, or white.

   teinte neutre

   • She painted the walls in a soft neutral to create a calm atmosphere.
   • The interior designer recommended using neutrals for the living room.
   • Neutrals like taupe and cream are popular for minimalist decor.

   Antonymesvivid