still

• Décrit ce qui ne bouge pas, ou une situation calme et tranquille.

Describes something that is not moving, or a situation that is quiet and calm.

1. Not movingA2formal

   Remaining in place; not in motion.

   immobile

   • The water in the lake was perfectly still.
   • He stood still while the photographer took the picture.
   • The air was still and quiet before the storm.

   Synonymesimmobileinertmotionlessstaticstationarystock-stillunmoving

   Antonymesactiveastirmovingstirring

2. Quiet or calmA2formal

   Free from noise, disturbance, or activity.

   Calme, tranquille

   • The house was still after everyone went to bed.
   • She remained still during the meditation session.
   • The forest was still and peaceful at dawn.

   Synonymescalmhushednoiselesspeacefulquietserenesilenttranquil

   Antonymesactiveagitatedbusydisturbedloudnoisyrestlessstirringstormyturbulent

• Adverbe signifiant « jusqu'à présent ou jusqu'au moment mentionné » ou « même maintenant ». Il est également utilisé pour souligner que quelque chose continue d'être pertinent, ou pour indiquer que quelque chose reste vrai malgré une affirmation précédente.

An adverb meaning 'up to and including the present or the time mentioned' or 'even now.' It can also be used to emphasize that something continues to be the case, or to indicate that something is nevertheless true despite a preceding statement.

1. Continuing up to the presentA1formal

   Used to indicate that something is ongoing or hasn't changed.

   encore (dans le sens de continuité)

   • She is still waiting for the bus.
   • I still live in the same house.
   • He still hasn't finished his homework.

   Synonymesas yetso farthus farup to nowyet

   Antonymesno longer

2. Nevertheless or despite thatB1formal

   Used to introduce a contrast or concession.

   encore / néanmoins

   • It was raining, but we still went for a walk.
   • She was tired; still, she continued working.
   • He made mistakes, but still, he tried his best.

   Synonymesall the sameeven sohoweverneverthelessnonethelessnotwithstandingyet

3. Even now or up to this timeA2formal

   Emphasizing that something is true even at this moment.

   encore (maintenant)

   • Are you still hungry after that meal?
   • The store is still open until 9 PM.
   • I still remember my first day at school.

   Synonymesas yetso farthus farup to nowyet

   Antonymesno longer

• Nom désignant un appareil servant à distiller des liquides, comme l'alcool, ou un état de calme et de silence.

A noun referring to a device used for distilling liquids, such as alcohol, or a state of calmness and quietness.

1. Apparatus for distillationC1formal

   A device used for distilling liquids, especially alcohol.

   Alambic

   • The moonshiner used an old copper still in the woods.
   • Distillation requires a still to separate the alcohol from water.
   • The laboratory has a glass still for purifying chemicals.

   Synonymesalembicdistillerretort

2. Silence or calmnessB2formal

   A state of quietness or lack of movement.

   calme, immobilité

   • The still of the night was broken by a distant howl.
   • In the still of the morning, you could hear the birds chirping.
   • He enjoyed the still of the empty library.

   Synonymescalmhushpeacequietsilencestillnesstranquility

   Antonymesactivitycommotiondisturbancemotionnoisetumult