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• Adverbe avec deux sens principaux selon le contexte et l'usage régional. En anglais britannique, il signifie souvent 'dans une certaine mesure' ou 'modérément' (par exemple, 'quite good' — assez bien). En anglais américain, il signifie plutôt 'complètement' ou 'absolument' (par exemple, 'quite sure' — tout à fait sûr). Il peut aussi servir à renforcer.

An adverb with two primary meanings depending on context and regional usage. In British English, it often means 'to a certain extent' or 'moderately' (e.g., 'quite good' meaning fairly good). In American English, it more commonly means 'completely' or 'entirely' (e.g., 'quite sure' meaning absolutely sure). It can also be used for emphasis.

1. To a certain degreeA2formal

   To a moderate extent; fairly or somewhat.

   dans une certaine mesure

   • The movie was quite interesting.
   • She is quite tall for her age.
   • It's quite cold outside today.

   Synonymesfairlymoderatelyratherreasonablyrelativelysomewhat

   Antonymesabsolutelycompletelyentirelytotally

2. Completely or entirelyB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is fully or absolutely true.

   tout à fait

   • I am quite sure about the answer.
   • He was quite exhausted after the marathon.
   • That is quite impossible to achieve.

   Synonymesabsolutelyaltogethercompletelyentirelyfullythoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

3. To a great extentB1informalbritish

   Used to emphasize a large degree or amount.

   tout à fait

   • There were quite a few people at the party.
   • She has quite a lot of experience in this field.
   • It took quite a long time to finish the project.

   Synonymesabsolutelycompletelyentirelyextremelyfullythoroughlytotallyutterlyvery

   Antonymesbarelyhardlylittlescarcelyslightlysomewhat