plenty

• Adverbe utilisé en langage informel, surtout en anglais américain, signifiant « très » ou « dans une large mesure ». Souvent employé pour renforcer devant des adjectifs ou d'autres adverbes (par exemple, « plus qu'assez »).

An adverb used informally, especially in American English, meaning "very" or "to a great degree." It is often used for emphasis before adjectives or other adverbs (e.g., "plenty good enough").

1. A2informalamerican

   Used to indicate that there is more than enough of something; often informal or conversational.

   en abondance, plus qu'assez

   • We have plenty of food for everyone.
   • She made plenty of time for her hobbies.
   • He saved plenty of money for his trip.

   Synonymesadequatelyamplyenoughfullysufficiently

2. Sufficient amountA2informalamerican

   Indicates that something is sufficient or abundant in amount.

   en abondance

   • There is plenty to do at the amusement park.
   • He has plenty of energy left for the game.
   • We've got plenty of reasons to celebrate.

   Synonymesabundantlyamplycopiouslygenerouslysufficiently

• Nom désignant une grande quantité ou une quantité suffisante, souvent utilisé pour évoquer l'abondance ou la suffisance.

A noun referring to a large or sufficient amount or quantity, often used to indicate abundance or adequacy.

indénombrable

1. Adequate or abundant quantityB1formal

   A sufficient or large amount of something.

   abondance, grande quantité

   • We have plenty of time to finish the project.
   • There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
   • He saved plenty of money for his retirement.

   Synonymesabundancecopiousnesscornucopiaenoughplenitudeplethoraprofusionsufficiencywealth

   Antonymesdearthdeficiencyinsufficiencylackpaucityscarcityshortagewant

2. Ample supplyB1formal

   A plentiful supply or abundance of something.

   abondance

   • The garden had plenty of fresh vegetables this season.
   • She has plenty of patience with her students.
   • We found plenty of shells on the beach.

   Synonymesabundancebountycopiousnesscornucopiaplenitudeplethoraprofusionwealth

   Antonymesdearthdeficiencyinsufficiencylackpaucityscarcityshortagewant

• Pronom indéfini désignant une quantité suffisante ou abondante de quelque chose, employé seul sans nom qui suit ; implique généralement plus qu'il n'en faut.

An indefinite pronoun used to refer to a sufficient or abundant amount or number of something, standing alone without a following noun; typically implies more than enough.

1. Indefinite pronoun meaning 'a sufficient or abundant amount'B1informal

   Used to refer to an amount or number that is adequate, plentiful, or more than enough, standing alone as the subject or object of a verb without a following noun. Often appears in responses or elliptical constructions.

   pronom indéfini de quantité abondante

   • Do we need more supplies? No, we have plenty.
   • She offered me cake, but I've had plenty already.
   • There were only a few seats left, but plenty for our group.
   • Don't worry about money; there's plenty to go around.
   • He's made mistakes, but he's learned plenty from them.

2. Pronoun 'plenty' meaning 'a great deal' or 'much' (informal emphasis)B2informal

   Used informally to emphasize a large quantity or degree, often in expressions like 'plenty of time', 'plenty to do', or as a standalone response meaning 'a lot'.

   beaucoup, en grande quantité

   • We've got plenty to discuss before the deadline.
   • She's got plenty on her plate right now.
   • Is there enough food? Oh, plenty!
   • He's seen plenty in his long career.
   • There's plenty more where that came from.