step

• Nom désignant un mouvement du pied en marchant, ou une étape, un degré ou une phase dans un processus, une progression ou une séquence.

A noun referring to a single movement of the foot in walking, or a stage or degree in a process or sequence.

1. Movement of footA1formal

   An act of lifting and setting down the foot in walking or running.

   pas

   • She took a step forward.
   • He heard footsteps on the stairs.
   • Take two steps back and then turn left.

   Synonymesfootfallfootsteppacestridetread

2. Stage in a processA2formal

   A distinct stage or action in a series of actions or a process.

   Étape d'un processus

   • The first step is to gather all the materials.
   • Follow each step carefully to assemble the furniture.
   • This is a crucial step in the project.

   Synonymesactionmeasuremovephaseprocedurestage

3. Stair or rungA1formal

   A flat surface on which to place the foot when going up or down, especially in a staircase.

   Marche d'escalier

   • Be careful on the top step.
   • The ladder has ten steps.
   • She sat on the bottom step of the stairs.

   Synonymesstairtread

4. Degree or levelB1formal

   A level or degree of something, often used in comparisons.

   Degré ou niveau

   • We are one step closer to solving the problem.
   • This is a step up from your previous job.
   • The temperature rose a step higher.

   Synonymesdegreegradationgradelevelnotchphasepointstagetier

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se déplacer en levant le pied et en le posant, ou pour effectuer une action précise dans un processus.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving by lifting the foot and placing it down, or to take a particular action in a process.

1. Move footA1formal

   To lift and set down one's foot or one foot after the other in order to walk or move.

   faire un pas

   • She stepped carefully over the puddle.
   • He stepped onto the bus.
   • Please step forward when your name is called.

   Synonymespacestridetraipsetreadwalk

2. Enter or interveneB1informal

   To become involved in a situation, often to help or take action.

   intervenir

   • The manager had to step in to resolve the conflict.
   • She stepped up to lead the project.
   • He stepped aside to let the experts handle it.

   Synonymesactintercedeinterposeintervenemediate

   Antonymesdisengageleaveretreatwithdraw

3. Increase or decreaseB2informal

   To change the level or intensity of something, often with 'up' or 'down'.

   augmenter ou diminuer (par paliers)

   • We need to step up our efforts to meet the deadline.
   • The company stepped down production due to low demand.
   • He stepped up his training for the marathon.

   Synonymesadjustalterchangedecreaseescalateincreasemodifyreduceregulateshiftvary

Variantes phrasalstep downstep instep onstep outstep up