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current

UK
/ˈkʌrənt/
US
/ˈkɜr.ənt/

Translations

currentadjective
more current
Comp.
most current
Super.
UK
/ˈkʌrənt/
US
/ˈkɜr.ənt/
The current situation is uncertain.
La situation actuelle est incertaine.
courantS'emploie pour une idée, une opinion ou un usage répandu.
Current opinion is divided on this issue.
L'opinion courante est divisée sur cette question.
Additional translations
courantArchaïque ou littéraire, à propos d’un liquide ou de l’air qui s’écoule.
Synonyms
present
ongoing
contemporary
existing
up-to-date
modern
Antonyms
obsolete
outdated
old
currentnoun
currents
pl
UK
/ˈkʌr.ənt/
US
/ˈkɝː.ənt/
courantEn physique et en électricité ; aussi pour un mouvement d’eau ou d’air.
The boat drifted with the current.
Le bateau dérivait avec le courant.
Additional translations
courantAu sens de tendance générale ou d’orientation des événements, de l’opinion.
Synonyms
flow
stream
tide
course
movement

Definitions

currentadjective
Belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now.
The current fashion trends are quite different from those of the past decade.
In common or general use; accepted, prevalent, or widespread.
The current belief is that exercise is essential for maintaining good health.
Archaic. Flowing or moving steadily in a particular direction (used of water, air, etc.).
The current stream carved a deep channel through the valley.
currentnoun
A body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.
The swimmer was caught in a strong ocean current.
A flow of electricity which results from the ordered directional movement of electrically charged particles.
The electrical current was too strong for the circuit to handle.
A general tendency or course of events or opinion.
The current of public opinion is shifting towards environmental conservation.
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