present

• Adjectif indiquant qu'une chose se trouve en un lieu donné ou existe maintenant, à l'instant actuel.

An adjective used to indicate that something is in a particular place or exists now, at this time.

1. Existing or occurring nowA2formal

   Existing or happening at the current time.

   présent (actuel)

   • The present situation requires immediate action.
   • We are living in the present moment.
   • The present government has introduced new policies.

   Synonymescontemporarycurrentexistingextantimmediateongoingprevailing

   Antonymesabsentpast

2. Being in a particular placeA2formal

   Being in a specific location or at a specific event.

   Présent (être sur place)

   • All students were present in class today.
   • The CEO was present at the board meeting.
   • Is everyone present for the roll call?

   Synonymesat handavailablehereon handthere

   Antonymesabsentawayelsewheremissing

3. Current tense (grammar)B1formal

   Relating to the grammatical tense that describes actions happening now.

   présent (temps grammatical)

   • The verb is in the present tense.
   • She uses the present simple to describe habits.
   • In this sentence, 'runs' is a present tense verb.

   Antonymesfuturepast

• Nom désignant un cadeau offert à quelqu'un, généralement sans attente de paiement, ou la période de temps qui se déroule actuellement.

A noun referring to a gift given to someone, typically without expectation of payment, or a period of time that is happening now.

1. GiftA1formal

   Something given to someone without payment, typically as a token of affection or appreciation.

   cadeau

   • She received a beautiful present for her birthday.
   • He bought a present for his mother on Mother's Day.
   • They wrapped the present in colorful paper.

   Synonymesawardbenefactionbonusbooncontributiondonationfavorgiftgratuityhandoutofferingpremium

2. Current timeA2formal

   The period of time that is happening now, as opposed to the past or future.

   présent

   • We should focus on the present rather than dwelling on the past.
   • The present is all we truly have.
   • He lives entirely in the present.

   Synonymeshere and nownowtoday

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de montrer, proposer ou soumettre quelque chose à quelqu'un, ainsi que pour prononcer formellement un discours ou remettre une récompense.

A verb used to indicate the act of showing, offering, or introducing something to someone, or to formally give a speech or award.

1. B1formal

   To show or introduce something to someone, often formally.

   Présenter

   • She presented her research findings at the conference.
   • The CEO presented the new product to the board.
   • He presented his credentials to the security guard.

   Synonymesdemonstratedisplayexhibitintroduceofferput onshowstage

   Antonymesconcealhidesuppresswithdrawwithhold

2. Give or awardB1formal

   To give something to someone, especially in a formal ceremony.

   présenter, remettre (une récompense)

   • The mayor presented a medal to the firefighter.
   • They presented her with a bouquet of flowers.
   • The school presented diplomas to the graduating class.

   Synonymesawardbestowconfergivegranthand over

   Antonymeskeepreceiveretaintakewithhold

3. Cause or createB2formal

   To cause something to happen or be experienced.

   présenter, causer

   • The storm presented a serious challenge for the rescue team.
   • This situation presents an opportunity for growth.
   • The new policy presents several difficulties for small businesses.

   Synonymescausecreateoccasionofferposeproduceprovideyield