side

• Situé sur le côté ou par rapport à un côté; relatif à l'un des deux camps opposés.

Describes something located on or towards a side, or refers to one of two opposing groups.

1. Secondary or less importantB1formal

   Not the main or primary part; subordinate or incidental.

   Secondaire, accessoire

   • The main course came with side dishes.
   • He mentioned it as a side issue during the meeting.
   • She has a side job besides her full-time employment.

   Synonymesancillaryincidentallesserminorperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

   Antonymescentralchiefmainprimaryprincipal

2. Located on the sideA2formal

   Positioned at or toward the side rather than the center or front.

   Sur le côté

   • The side entrance is for staff only.
   • He parked on the side street.
   • The side window was broken in the accident.

   Synonymeslateralsidewardsidewise

   Antonymescentralfrontmiddle

3. Additional or extraA2informal

   Something that accompanies the main item, like a side order.

   En accompagnement

   • Would you like fries as a side?
   • The burger comes with a side salad.
   • He ordered a side of onion rings.

   Synonymesadditionalextrasecondarysubsidiarysupplementary

   Antonymescentralcoremainprimaryprincipal

• Une partie ou une surface d'un objet, une position ou une direction par rapport à une ligne centrale, ou un groupe/une équipe opposée dans un conflit ou une compétition.

A noun referring to one part or surface of something, a position or direction relative to a central line, or a group or team.

1. A1formal

   A flat surface or edge of an object, especially one that is not the front, back, top, or bottom.

   Surface ou côté d'un objet

   • The box has four sides.
   • She wrote her name on the side of the envelope.
   • The table has a smooth side.

   Synonymesfacefacetflanksurface

2. Position or directionA1formal

   A position to the left or right of an object or person.

   Côté (position ou direction)

   • He stood on the side of the road.
   • Put the book on the side table.
   • The restaurant is on the other side of the street.

   Synonymesflankhand

3. Team or groupA2informal

   One of two or more groups or teams opposing each other.

   camp, côté (équipe)

   • Which side are you on in the debate?
   • Our side won the game.
   • She switched sides during the argument.

   Synonymesalliancebloccampfactiongrouppartysquadteam

4. Aspect or point of viewB1formal

   A particular aspect or part of something, or a particular opinion.

   Aspect ou point de vue

   • There are two sides to every story.
   • Consider all sides before deciding.
   • He explained his side of the situation.

   Synonymesangleaspectfacetopinionperspectivepositionslantstandpointviewviewpoint

• Verbe signifiant prendre parti ou soutenir l'un des camps dans un différend ou une situation.

A verb used to indicate taking a position or stance in support of one side or party in a dispute or situation.

1. Support or take the side ofB1formal

   To support or favor one person or group over another in a dispute.

   prendre parti pour

   • She sided with her brother during the argument.
   • The committee sided against the proposed changes.
   • He always sides with the underdog in debates.

   Synonymesbackchampiondefendespousefavorstand bysupport

   Antonymescontestcounterdefyopposeresistwithstand

2. Move sidewaysB2informal

   To move or turn to one side.

   se déplacer latéralement

   • The car suddenly sided into the next lane.
   • She sided away from the approaching cyclist.
   • He sided the boat to avoid the rocks.

   Synonymesedgesidestepsidle

   Antonymescenterstraighten