well

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire une personne en bonne santé ou une chose dans un état satisfaisant.

An adjective used to describe a person in good health or a thing in a satisfactory state.

1. In good healthA1formal

   Being in a state of good physical or mental health.

   En bonne santé

   • I hope you are feeling well today.
   • She was not well and stayed home from work.
   • The doctor said the patient is well enough to travel.

   Synonymesall rightfinefithalehealthyheartyrobustsound

   Antonymesailingillindisposedsickunwell

2. Satisfactory or goodA2formal

   In a satisfactory, proper, or excellent condition.

   bien, satisfaisant

   • All is well with the project so far.
   • The machine is working well after the repair.
   • Things are going well for the company this quarter.

   Synonymesacceptableall rightexcellentfinegoodokaypropersatisfactory

   Antonymesbadinferiorpoorunsatisfactorywrong

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une bonne manière ou de façon satisfaisante ». C'est l'un des adverbes les plus courants en anglais, souvent utilisé pour décrire comment une action est effectuée. Fonctionne également comme adjectif au sens de « en bonne santé ».

An adverb meaning "in a good or satisfactory manner." It is one of the most common adverbs in English, often used to describe how an action is performed. It also functions as an adjective meaning "in good health."

1. In a good or satisfactory mannerA1formal

   In a way that is effective, skillful, or to a high standard.

   bien, de manière satisfaisante

   • She speaks English very well.
   • He did well on his final exams.
   • The team performed well in the competition.

   Synonymesablyadequatelycapablycompetentlycorrectlyeffectivelyexcellentlyproficientlyproperlysatisfactorilyskillfullysuccessfullysuperbly

   Antonymesinadequatelyincompetentlyineptlypoorly

2. Thoroughly or completelyA2formal

   To a great extent or degree; completely.

   bien, complètement

   • I know him well.
   • Make sure you cook the meat well.
   • She cleaned the house well before the guests arrived.

   Synonymescompletelycomprehensivelyentirelyexhaustivelyfullyprofoundlyrigorouslysoundlythoroughlywholly

   Antonymesinadequatelyinsufficientlypartiallypoorlysuperficially

3. In a healthy stateA1formal

   In a condition of good health or physical well-being.

   en bonne santé

   • I hope you are well.
   • She is feeling well after her recovery.
   • He is not well enough to travel.

   Synonymesfithalehealthyheartyrobustsound

   Antonymesillpoorlysickunwell

• Nom désignant un trou profond ou un puits creusé ou foré pour extraire de l'eau, du pétrole, du gaz ou de la saumure ; également une cavité ou un récipient pour un liquide, une source abondante, une cage d'escalier ouverte à travers les étages d'un bâtiment, ou un compartiment clos sur un navire ou un avion.

A noun referring to a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water, oil, gas, or brine; also a cavity or vessel for containing liquid, an abundant source, an open shaft through the floors of a building, or an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane.

1. Water sourceA2formal

   A deep hole or shaft dug into the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas.

   puits (d'eau, de pétrole, de gaz)

   • The villagers drew water from the well every morning.
   • They drilled a new well to access the underground aquifer.
   • The old well in the backyard has been dry for years.

   Synonymesshaft

2. Stairwell or shaftB1formal

   A vertical space in a building, such as for stairs or an elevator.

   Cage (d'escalier, d'ascenseur)

   • The stairwell was dark and narrow.
   • He looked down the elevator well to see if it was coming.
   • The building's central well provides natural light to the interior.

   Synonymeselevator shaftshaftstairwell