state

• Nom désignant un état ou une condition d'être, une situation ou un mode d'existence ; également une entité politique telle qu'une nation ou un territoire.

A noun referring to a condition, situation, or mode of existence; also a political entity such as a nation or territory.

1. A2formal

   The particular condition or situation that someone or something is in.

   état (condition ou situation)

   • The patient is in a critical state.
   • What is the state of the project?
   • The house was left in a terrible state after the party.

   Synonymesconditionplightpositionpredicamentshapesituationstatus

2. Government or political entityB1formal

   A sovereign political entity with defined territory, population, and government.

   État (entité politique)

   • France is a democratic state.
   • The state provides public education.
   • Relations between the two states improved recently.

   Synonymesbody politiccommonwealthcountrynationpolitypowerrealm

3. US StateA2formalamerican

   One of the 50 political units that make up the United States.

   État (subdivision politique des États-Unis)

   • California is the most populous state.
   • She lives in the state of Texas.
   • New York State has beautiful mountains.

   Synonymescommonwealth

4. Formal declarationB2formal

   A formal statement or announcement, often by a government or official.

   Déclaration formelle

   • The president made a state of the union address.
   • The state of emergency was declared after the disaster.
   • His state of mind was clearly distressed.

   Synonymesannouncementdeclarationproclamationpronouncementstatement

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer clairement, précisément ou formellement quelque chose à l'oral ou à l'écrit.

A verb used to express something clearly, definitely, or formally in speech or writing.

1. Express or declareB1formal

   To express something clearly in speech or writing.

   Déclarer, exprimer

   • Please state your name and address.
   • She stated her opinion confidently.
   • The report states the facts clearly.

   Synonymesannouncearticulateassertdeclareenunciateexpresspresentpronounceset forthutter

   Antonymesconcealhidesuppresswithhold

2. B2formal

   To specify or indicate something precisely.

   Spécifier ou indiquer

   • The contract states the payment terms.
   • He stated his requirements for the job.
   • The instructions state to preheat the oven.

   Synonymesaffirmannouncearticulateassertaverdeclareexpressmaintainput forwardspecify

   Antonymeshintimplysuggest