spotted

• Décrit quelque chose couvert de taches ou de points ; également utilisé pour un animal au pelage tacheté.

Describes something marked with spots or dots; also used to describe an animal with a spotted coat.

1. Marked with spotsA2formal

   Having a pattern of small round marks or dots on a surface.

   moucheté

   • The spotted dog ran across the field.
   • She wore a spotted dress to the party.
   • The leopard is known for its spotted coat.

   Synonymesdappleddottedfleckedfreckledmottledspeckledstippled

   Antonymesplainsoliduniformunspotted

2. Seen or noticedB1informal

   Observed or noticed, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

   aperçu, remarqué

   • I spotted a rare bird in the garden this morning.
   • He was spotted leaving the building late at night.
   • The police spotted the suspect near the station.

   Synonymesdetectednoticedobservedperceivedsighted

   Antonymesconcealedhiddenignoredmissedoverlookedunnoticedunseen

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de remarquer, apercevoir ou reconnaître quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent soudainement ou avec difficulté.

A verb used to indicate the act of seeing, noticing, or recognizing someone or something, often suddenly or with difficulty.

1. A2formal

   To see or notice someone or something, especially suddenly or when it is not easy to do so.

   Apercevoir, repérer

   • I spotted a deer in the forest.
   • She spotted her friend in the crowd.
   • He spotted the mistake immediately.

   Synonymesdescrydetectdiscernespyglimpsenoticeobserveseespy

   Antonymesdisregardignoremissoverlook

2. B1formal

   To recognize or identify someone or something as being particular or special.

   Repérer, identifier

   • The teacher spotted the student's talent for music.
   • Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
   • The detective spotted the clue that solved the case.

   Synonymesdetectdiscerndistinguishidentifymake outnoticeperceivepick outrecognize

   Antonymesignoremislaymissoverlook

3. B1formal

   To make a mark or stain on a surface.

   tacher

   • The red wine spotted the white tablecloth.
   • Oil spots the driveway after the car leaks.
   • The rain spotted the window glass.

   Synonymesblemishblotmarksmudgespecklesplotchstaintaint