perfect

• Décrit quelque chose de maximum bon; sans aucun défaut ou imperfection.

Describes something that is as good as possible; without any faults or defects.

1. Without flaws or defectsA2formal

   Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as possible.

   parfait

   • The weather was perfect for a picnic.
   • She has perfect skin.
   • He gave a perfect performance on stage.

   Synonymesabsoluteaccurateconsummatecorrectexactexemplaryfaultlessflawlessidealimmaculatemodelrightsupremeultimateunblemishedunimpaireduntainted

   Antonymesblemisheddefectivedeficientfaultyflawedimperfectinferior

2. Exactly right or suitableA2formal

   Precisely matching a particular need, purpose, or situation.

   Parfaitement adapté

   • This dress is perfect for the party.
   • The timing was perfect for their arrival.
   • He found the perfect solution to the problem.

   Synonymesappropriateexactfittingflawlessidealjust rightmade-to-orderpreciserightsuitable

   Antonymesimproperinadequateinappropriateunfitunsuitablewrong

3. Complete or absoluteB1informal

   Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, often in a negative sense.

   parfait, complet, absolu

   • You are a perfect stranger to me.
   • It was a perfect disaster.
   • She made a perfect fool of herself.

   Synonymesabsolutearrantcompleteoutrightpuresheerthoroughtotalunmitigatedutter

   Antonymesincompletepartial

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de ce qui est sans défaut, sans imperfection ni erreur ; degré le plus haut d'excellence ou d'idéal.

A noun referring to a state or condition of being without defect, flaw, or error; the highest standard of excellence.

indénombrable

1. Grammar tenseB2formal

   A verb tense that expresses an action that has been completed in the past, present, or future.

   temps composé (aspect accompli)

   • The present perfect is used to describe past actions with present relevance.
   • In English, the perfect is formed with 'have' and a past participle.
   • The past perfect indicates an action completed before another past action.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose aussi bon ou aussi complet que possible, en éliminant tous les défauts ou en améliorant un savoir-faire, une compétence ou un objet jusqu'à un niveau excellent ou idéal.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something completely free from faults or defects, or to bring to a state of excellence.

1. Make flawlessB2formal

   To make something as good or as accurate as possible; to improve to the highest standard.

   Perfectionner

   • She spent years perfecting her piano technique.
   • The chef perfected the recipe after many attempts.
   • He worked hard to perfect his presentation skills.

   Synonymeshoneimproveoptimizepolishrefinesharpen

   Antonymesblemishdamageflawimpairmarruinspoil

2. Complete or finishB2formal

   To bring something to a finished or complete state.

   achever, mener à terme

   • They perfected the design before mass production.
   • The artist perfected the painting with final touches.
   • We need to perfect the contract before signing.

   Synonymesaccomplishcompleteconcludeconsummateexecutefinishfulfill

   Antonymesabandonbeginceasedrophaltleaveneglectquitstartstop