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brief

UK
/briːf/
US
/brif/

Translations

briefnoun
briefs
pl
UK
/briːf/
US
/briːf/
consignesContexte professionnel ou créatif, pour un ensemble d'instructions.
The advertising agency received a brief from the client outlining the campaign objectives.
L'agence de publicité a reçu des consignes du client précisant les objectifs de la campagne.
slipSous-vêtement.
He prefers wearing briefs for comfort and support during workouts.
Il préfère porter des slips pour le confort et le maintien pendant ses séances de sport.
mémoireTermes juridiques.
The attorney submitted a brief to the judge to support their argument.
L'avocat a remis un mémoire au juge pour appuyer son argumentation.
The lawyer prepared a brief for the court summarizing the key points of the case.
L'avocat a préparé un résumé pour le tribunal présentant les points essentiels de l'affaire.
Additional translations
avocatFamilier, surtout au Royaume-Uni.
Synonyms
digest
outline
summary
recap
abstract
briefverb
briefed
Past Simple
briefed
Past Participle
briefing
Gerund
UK
/briːf/
US
/briːf/
Before the meeting, she briefed the board on the key findings of the report.
Avant la réunion, elle a résumé les principaux résultats du rapport pour le conseil.
brieferEmploi courant en contexte professionnel.
The manager will brief the team on the new project tomorrow.
Le manager briefera l'équipe sur le nouveau projet demain.
Synonyms
recap
inform
condense
outline
summarize
briefadjective
briefer
Comp.
briefest
Super.
UK
/briːf/
US
/brif/
Her brief explanation clarified the entire process.
Son explication concise a clarifié tout le processus.
The meeting was brief, lasting only ten minutes.
La réunion a été brève et n'a duré que dix minutes.
Additional translations
courtPour les vêtements ou les éléments couvrants.
Synonyms
terse
short
concise
succinct
compact
pithy
summary
Antonyms
long
lengthy

Definitions

briefnoun
A concise statement or summary of a larger document or speech.
The lawyer prepared a brief for the court summarizing the key points of the case.
A set of instructions or information given to someone, especially in a professional context.
The advertising agency received a brief from the client outlining the campaign objectives.
A short, written document outlining the main points of a legal case, submitted to a court.
The attorney submitted a brief to the judge to support their argument.
A type of short, tight-fitting undergarment worn by men or women.
He prefers wearing briefs for comfort and support during workouts.
UK, informal: a lawyer, especially a barrister or solicitor.
He hired a top brief to defend him in court.
briefverb
To give someone detailed instructions or information.
The manager will brief the team on the new project tomorrow.
To summarize or outline the main points of a document or situation.
Before the meeting, she briefed the board on the key findings of the report.
briefadjective
Short in duration or extent.
The meeting was brief, lasting only ten minutes.
Using few words; concise.
Her brief explanation clarified the entire process.
Of clothing or coverings: short in length, exposing a considerable amount of the body.
She chose a brief jacket that barely reached her waist.
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