primer

• Décrit quelque chose de la meilleure qualité possible ou de la plus haute importance.

Describes something of the best possible quality or the most important.

1. Best or most importantB1formal

   Of the highest quality, excellence, or importance.

   de premier ordre

   • This is a prime example of modern architecture.
   • She is in her prime years as an athlete.
   • The prime objective is to ensure safety.

   Synonymesbestchiefchoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-rateforemostkeyleadingmainprincipalselectsuperiortoptop-quality

   Antonymesinferiormarginalminornegligiblesecondarysubordinateworst

2. First in time or orderB2formal

   Occurring first in a sequence or time.

   premier

   • The prime cause of the accident was human error.
   • Prime numbers are divisible only by one and themselves.
   • The prime suspect was arrested last night.

   Synonymesfirstinitialoriginalprimalprimary

   Antonymesfinallastlatterultimate

3. Excellent conditionB1informal

   In the best possible state or condition.

   en parfait état

   • The car is in prime condition despite its age.
   • He keeps his tools in prime shape.
   • The fruit is at its prime ripeness.

   Synonymeschoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-ratemintoptimalpeakpremiumpristineselectsuperbtop

   Antonymesbadinferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

• Nom désignant un manuel d'introduction, une substance servant à amorcer la combustion ou une couche de peinture préalable appliquée sur une surface.

A noun referring to an introductory textbook or a substance used to ignite a propellant, or a preliminary coat of paint applied to a surface.

1. Introductory textbookB2formal

   A basic textbook that introduces a subject, often used for beginners.

   manuel d'introduction

   • She bought a Latin primer to start learning the language.
   • The primer covers the fundamentals of chemistry.
   • This primer is perfect for students new to philosophy.

   Synonymesguidehandbookintroductionmanual

2. Igniter for propellantC1formaltechnical

   A device or substance used to initiate the burning of a propellant, such as in firearms or explosives.

   Amorce d'allumage

   • The primer in the cartridge ignites the gunpowder.
   • He carefully replaced the primer in the explosive device.
   • A faulty primer can cause a misfire in the weapon.

   Synonymescapdetonatorigniterinitiatorpercussion cap

3. Preliminary coat of paintB1formaltechnical

   The first layer of paint or size applied to a surface to prepare it for the final coat.

   Couche de fond

   • Apply a coat of primer before painting the wall.
   • The primer helps the paint adhere better to the wood.
   • He used a white primer to cover the dark spots on the ceiling.

   Synonymesprimingundercoat