one-on-one

• Décrit une interaction ou une compétition directe et personnelle entre deux personnes, souvent utilisée dans le contexte de réunions, de tutorat ou de sport.

Describes a direct, personal interaction or competition between two individuals, often used in contexts like meetings, tutoring, or sports.

1. Direct personal interactionB1formal

   Involving direct communication or relationship between two individuals, without others present.

   En tête-à-tête

   • The manager scheduled a one-on-one meeting with each employee.
   • She prefers one-on-one tutoring over group classes.
   • A one-on-one conversation can often resolve misunderstandings more effectively.

   Synonymesdirectface-to-faceindividualperson-to-personprivate

   Antonymescollectivegroupmasspublic

2. Sports defense systemB2formal

   A defensive strategy in sports where each player is assigned to guard a specific opponent.

   Défense en individuelle

   • The team switched to a one-on-one defense in the second half.
   • He excels at one-on-one coverage against fast receivers.
   • One-on-one play requires excellent individual defensive skills.

   Synonymesman-to-man

   Antonymeszone

• En confrontation directe ou en communication privée entre deux personnes, sans intermédiaire ni public.

An adverb meaning 'in direct personal confrontation or communication between two people.' It is commonly used in contexts of meetings, coaching, or competitive sports to describe a situation involving only two participants interacting directly.

1. Direct encounter between two peopleB2formal

   Involving direct communication or interaction between two individuals, often in a private or focused setting.

   tête-à-tête

   • The manager spoke one-on-one with each employee about their goals.
   • They met one-on-one to discuss the contract details.
   • The coach worked one-on-one with the athlete to improve technique.

   Synonymesface-to-facein personman-to-manpersonally