several

• Plus de deux, mais pas beaucoup ; une quantité supérieure à deux sans être très grande. Indique un nombre indéterminé mais restreint d'éléments.

More than two but not many; a number that is more than two but not very large.

1. More than two but not manyA2formal

   Used to refer to a number of people or things that is more than a few but not a large number.

   plusieurs

   • She has read several books on the topic.
   • Several people attended the meeting.
   • He made several attempts to solve the problem.

   Synonymesfewmultiplesomevarious

   Antonymesmany

• Indique un nombre indéterminé mais supérieur à deux d'éléments ou de personnes distincts, sans être beaucoup.

A determiner used with plural countable nouns to refer to an indefinite number that is more than two but not many. It implies a distinct, separate group of items.

1. Indefinite small numberA2formal

   Used to indicate a number that is greater than two but not large. It suggests a countable quantity that is distinct and separate.

   plusieurs

   • I have visited Paris several times.
   • Several people complained about the noise.
   • She bought several books at the store.

2. Distinct or individual itemsB1formal

   Used to emphasize that the items or people are separate and distinct from each other, rather than a collective mass.

   distincts et séparés

   • There are several ways to solve this problem.
   • Several different options were presented.
   • He gave several reasons for his decision.