practical

• Qui se rapporte à l'expérience réelle ou à l'utilisation plutôt qu'à la théorie ; qui convient à un but défini, fonctionnel, réaliste.

Relating to actual experience or use rather than theory; suitable for a particular purpose.

1. Relating to real experienceB1formal

   Involving or based on actual experience or use, rather than theory.

   pratique (relatif à l'expérience réelle)

   • The course includes both theoretical and practical components.
   • She has a lot of practical experience in engineering.
   • We need a practical solution to this problem.

   Synonymesappliedempiricalexperientialfunctionalhands-onpragmaticrealistic

   Antonymesabstractacademicidealisticspeculativetheoretical

2. Sensible and realisticB1formal

   Suitable for achieving a particular purpose in a sensible way.

   pratique (sens réaliste)

   • It's not practical to drive in this heavy traffic.
   • He gave me some very practical advice about saving money.
   • A practical person always thinks about the consequences.

   Synonymesdown-to-earthlogicalpragmaticrationalrealisticreasonablesensible

   Antonymesidealisticimpracticaltheoreticalunrealisticvisionary

3. B1formal

   Designed to be useful or functional rather than attractive.

   Pratique, utilitaire

   • This jacket is both stylish and practical.
   • The furniture is very practical for a small apartment.
   • She chose a practical bag that can hold all her books.

   Synonymesfunctionalhandypragmaticsensibleserviceableusefulutilitarianworkable

   Antonymesdecorativeimpracticalnonfunctionalornamentaltheoreticaluseless