steady

• Décrit quelque chose de solidement fixé, constant ou inchangé; s'emploie aussi pour une personne fiable et calme.

Describes something that is firmly fixed, constant, or not changing; also used to describe a person who is reliable and calm.

1. Firm and stableA2formal

   Not moving or changing; firmly fixed in place.

   ferme et stable

   • Keep the ladder steady while I climb.
   • She held the camera steady to take a clear photo.
   • The table is not steady; one leg is shorter.

   Synonymesconstantfirmfixedsecuresolidstable

   Antonymesfalteringshakyunstableunsteadywobbly

2. Regular and consistentB1formal

   Happening or developing in a continuous and regular way.

   régulier et constant

   • He has a steady job at the factory.
   • There has been a steady increase in sales this year.
   • She maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon.

   Synonymesconsistentconstantcontinuousevenregularstableunchanginguniformunvarying

   Antonymeserraticfluctuatinginconsistentintermittentirregularsporadicunevenunsteadyvariable

3. Reliable and dependableB1formal

   Having a calm and reliable character; not easily upset.

   fiable et posé

   • He is a steady friend who always helps.
   • She has a steady hand and is good at surgery.
   • The company needs a steady manager to lead the team.

   Synonymescalmcomposeddependablelevel-headedreliablesensiblesolidstabletrustworthyunflappable

   Antonymesfickleinconstantundependableunreliable

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière stable » ou « sans mouvement ni tremblement ». Il est utilisé pour décrire des actions effectuées avec stabilité, régularité ou constance. La forme est identique à l'adjectif et ne prend pas de terminaison -ment.

An adverb meaning "in a steady manner" or "without moving or shaking." It is used to describe actions performed with stability, regularity, or consistency. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a stable mannerB1formal

   In a way that is firm, constant, and not changing.

   De manière stable

   • He held the ladder steady while she climbed.
   • The ship sailed steady through the storm.
   • She walked steady despite the slippery floor.

   Synonymesconsistentlyevenlyfirmlyregularlysteadilyuniformly

   Antonymeserraticallyirregularlyunsteadily

2. Regularly or consistentlyB1formal

   In a continuous and regular manner without interruption.

   régulièrement

   • The company's profits have grown steady over the years.
   • He worked steady to meet the deadline.
   • The rain fell steady all afternoon.

   Synonymesconsistentlyconstantlycontinuouslyevenlyregularlysteadilyuniformlyuninterruptedly

   Antonymesinconsistentlyintermittentlyirregularlysporadicallyunsteadily

• Nom désignant un état ou une situation régulière, stable ou constante, souvent utilisé dans le contexte des relations ou des routines.

A noun referring to a regular, stable, or constant state or position, often used in contexts like relationships or routines.

1. Regular romantic partnerB1informal

   A person with whom one has a regular, exclusive romantic relationship.

   partenaire régulier

   • She introduced her steady to the family at dinner.
   • He's been my steady for over two years now.
   • Are you bringing your steady to the party?

   Synonymesbeauboyfrienddategirlfriendloverpartnersignificant othersweetheart

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose stable, ferme ou équilibré, ou pour désigner le processus par lequel quelque chose devient stable.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something stable, firm, or balanced, or to become stable.

1. Make stable or calmB1formal

   To make something or someone stable, firm, or calm.

   stabiliser, calmer

   • She steadied herself against the wall after feeling dizzy.
   • He steadied the ladder while his colleague climbed up.
   • The pilot steadied the plane during the turbulence.

   Synonymesbalancecalmcomposequellsecuresettlesoothe

   Antonymesagitatedestabilizedisturbshakeunsettleupset

2. Maintain a consistent levelB2formal

   To keep something at a constant level or rate.

   maintenir à un niveau constant

   • The government is trying to steady the economy after the crisis.
   • She steadied her breathing before the performance.
   • The company steadied its production output over the quarter.

   Synonymesmaintainregulate

   Antonymesfluctuatevarywaver

Variantes phrasalsteady down