tolerable

• Qualifie ce que l'on peut supporter ou accepter, même si ce n'est pas nécessairement agréable ou idéal.

Describes something that is able to be endured or accepted, though not necessarily pleasant or ideal.

1. EndurableB2formal

   Able to be endured or tolerated; not too severe or extreme.

   Supportable

   • The pain was uncomfortable but tolerable.
   • The heat in the desert was barely tolerable without water.
   • She found the noise level tolerable after wearing earplugs.

   Synonymesbearableendurablesufferablesupportable

   Antonymesinsufferableintolerableunacceptableunbearableunendurable

2. Acceptable or averageB2formal

   Fairly good or satisfactory; of a moderate or acceptable standard.

   acceptable ou moyen

   • The food at the restaurant was tolerable, but not exceptional.
   • His performance in the play was tolerable, though he missed a few lines.
   • The hotel offered tolerable accommodations for the price.

   Synonymesacceptableadequateall rightdecentfairmoderatenot badpassablereasonablesatisfactory

   Antonymesinadequateintolerableunacceptableunsatisfactory