willing

• Prêt ou enclin à faire quelque chose, exprimant le consentement ou le désir d'agir.

The adjective 'willing' describes a person's readiness, openness, or consent to do something. It often implies a positive attitude toward an action, showing cooperation, agreement, or lack of resistance. It can also indicate eagerness or voluntary participation.

1. ready or prepared to do somethingB1formal

   Showing readiness or preparedness to perform an action, often without reluctance or hesitation.

   prêt à faire quelque chose

   • She is willing to help with the project.
   • I am willing to try something new.
   • They were willing to accept the offer.
   • He seemed willing to listen to advice.
   • We are willing to cooperate.

   Synonymesagreeableamenabledisposedgameinclinedpreparedready

   Antonymesaversedisinclinedloathreluctantresistantunwilling

2. showing eagerness or enthusiasmB2informal

   Expressing a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward participating in an activity or situation.

   être disposé à / enthousiaste

   • She gave a willing smile.
   • He was a willing participant in the game.
   • They showed a willing attitude during training.
   • The team had a willing spirit.
   • She remained willing despite the challenges.

   Synonymesdisposedeagerenthusiasticgladhappyinclinedkeenpreparedready

   Antonymesaversedisinclinedreluctantunwilling

• Nom désignant l'acte de choisir ou de décider, souvent lié à l'exercice de la volonté ou de l'intention.

A noun referring to the act of making a choice or decision, often involving the exercise of one's will or intention.

indénombrable

1. The act of making a choiceC1formal

   The mental process of deciding or choosing to do something, often involving intention or volition.

   volition

   • His willing to help was evident in his actions.
   • The willing of the committee led to a new policy.
   • She expressed her willing to participate in the project.

   Synonymeschoicedecisiondeterminationelectionresolutionselectionvolition

• Verbe exprimant le souhait, l'intention, l'influence mentale ou la transmission de biens par testament.

A regular English verb meaning to exert one's willpower to cause something to happen, to intend or decree something by choice or authority, or to legally bequeath property or assets to someone through a testament. This lexical verb is distinct from the modal auxiliary 'will' used for forming future tenses.

1. To use willpower to make something happenB2formal

   To use the power of your mind or willpower to make something happen or to influence an outcome through mental effort rather than physical action.

   vouloir par la force de l'esprit

   • He willed himself not to panic during the emergency.
   • She willed her eyes to stay open despite her exhaustion.
   • As a child, he believed he could fly if he willed it strongly enough.
   • The athlete willed his body to push through the pain barrier.
   • They willed the project to succeed through sheer determination.

   Synonymescompelforcemake

2. To intend, decree, or ordain by choice or authorityC1formalpolitical

   To intend, purpose, decree, or ordain something to happen; to determine by an act of choice, personal authority, or divine power.

   vouloir, décréter

   • They believed that God had willed their victory in battle.
   • Providence wills it that we meet at this crucial moment.
   • The king willed that the prisoner be released immediately.
   • She willed that her wishes be respected after her death.
   • If fate wills it, we shall meet again someday.

   Synonymeschoosecommanddecidedecreedeterminedirectintendordainpurposeresolve

3. To bequeath property through a legal willB2formallegal

   To formally give your property, money, or possessions to somebody after your death by means of a legal document called a will or testament.

   léguer par testament

   • He willed his entire estate to his youngest daughter.
   • She willed all her books to the local library.
   • The philanthropist willed millions of dollars to various charities.
   • In his will, he willed that his property be divided equally among his children.
   • They were surprised to learn that she had willed them her valuable art collection.

   Synonymesbequeathdevisehand downleavelegate

4. To wish, desire, or choose (archaic or literary)C2formal

   To wish, desire, prefer, or choose something; to exercise one's faculty of volition in making a decision. This usage is somewhat archaic or literary in modern English.

   vouloir (archaïque/littéraire)

   • Wander where you will, you cannot escape your destiny.
   • Do as you will, but remember the consequences.
   • He willed that his friends find happiness and prosperity.
   • She would travel the world if she so willed it.
   • Others may debate, but ultimately the leader wills the final decision.

   Synonymeschoosedecidedesireelectoptpreferresolvewantwish