stable

• Qualifie ce qui est peu susceptible de changer, de tomber en panne ou de bouger ; solidement fixé, durable ou fiable.

Describes something that is not likely to change, fail, or move; firmly fixed or steady.

1. Not likely to change or moveB1formal

   Firmly fixed, steady, and not likely to move, change, or fail.

   Stable (qui ne change pas)

   • The patient's condition is stable after the surgery.
   • We need a stable foundation for the building.
   • The economy has remained stable for several months.

   Synonymesconstantfirmfixedimmovablereliablesecuresolidsteadfaststeadyunchangeable

   Antonymeschangeableshakyunstableunsteadyvariablewobbly

2. Emotionally balancedB2formal

   Having a calm and rational state of mind; not easily upset.

   stable émotionnellement

   • She is a very stable person who handles stress well.
   • He needs a stable environment to focus on his work.
   • Children thrive in a stable and loving home.

   Synonymesbalancedcalmcomposedequableeven-temperedlevel-headedrationalself-possessedsensiblesteadyunflappable

   Antonymeserraticmoodyunbalancedunstablevolatile

3. Reliable and consistentB1formal

   Dependable and not subject to sudden changes.

   stable (fiable et constant)

   • He has a stable job with a good salary.
   • The relationship between the two countries is stable.
   • We need a stable internet connection for the video call.

   Synonymesconsistentconstantdependablereliablesecuresolidsteadfaststeadyunwavering

   Antonymeserraticinconstantunpredictableunstablevolatile

• Bâtiment ou enclos où l'on abrite et nourrit des chevaux ou d'autres animaux domestiques.

A noun referring to a building or structure where horses or other livestock are kept and sheltered.

1. Building for horsesA2formal

   A building where horses or other livestock are kept.

   écurie

   • The horses were led back to the stable after the ride.
   • The stable has room for ten horses.
   • He cleaned the stable every morning.

   Synonymesbarnhorse barnlivery stablestabling

2. B1formal

   A group of racehorses belonging to a particular owner or trainer.

   Écurie de course

   • The stable won three races this season.
   • She owns a successful racing stable.
   • The trainer manages a stable of thoroughbreds.

   Synonymesstring

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de placer ou de maintenir un animal, en particulier un cheval, dans une écurie.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting or keeping an animal, especially a horse, in a stable.

1. Put or keep in a stableB2formal

   To put or keep an animal, especially a horse, in a stable.

   Mettre à l'écurie

   • The farmer stabled the horses for the night.
   • We need to stable the ponies before the storm arrives.
   • They stabled their livestock in the new barn.

   Synonymeshouselodgeput upquartershelterstall