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fair

UK
/fɛə/
US
/fɛr/

Translations

fairnoun
fairs
pl
UK
/feə/
US
/fer/
fête foraine
The county fair attracted thousands of visitors with its rides and food stalls.
La fête foraine du comté a attiré des milliers de visiteurs avec ses manèges et ses stands de nourriture.
The book fair at the school was a great success, with many students purchasing new novels.
La foire du livre à l’école a été un grand succès, et de nombreux élèves ont acheté de nouveaux romans.
Additional translations
foire agricolePour une exposition-concours de produits agricoles et de bétail.
belleSens littéraire.
Synonyms
exhibition
market
carnival
festival
bazaar
fairverb
faired
Past Simple
faired
Past Participle
fairing
Gerund
lisserSens technique : rendre une surface régulière ou bien profilée.
The carpenter faired the edge of the plank before fitting it.
Le menuisier a lissé le bord de la planche avant de l’ajuster.
Additional translations
se profilerSens technique, surtout pour une coque ou une forme.
Synonyms
smooth
level
even out
plane
true
shape
trim
adjust
align
straighten
finish
fairadjective
fairer
Comp.
fairest
Super.
UK
/fɛə/
US
/fɛr/
The judge made a fair decision based on the evidence presented.
Le juge a rendu une décision équitable fondée sur les preuves présentées.
It was a fair ruling in the eyes of the jury.
C’était une décision juste aux yeux du jury.
blondSe dit surtout des cheveux.
She had fair hair that shone in the sunlight.
Elle avait des cheveux blonds qui brillaient au soleil.
clairSe dit d’un teint ou d’une peau.
He had fair skin that burned easily in the sun.
Il avait la peau claire qui brûlait facilement au soleil.
The weather was fair, with a few clouds but no rain.
Le temps était passable, avec quelques nuages mais pas de pluie.
beauSurtout pour le temps; forme féminine selon le contexte.
The forecast predicted fair skies and warm temperatures.
Les prévisions annonçaient un ciel beau et des températures douces.
Additional translations
impartial
acceptable
joliSens littéraire ou vieilli : « belle, jolie ». Forme féminine selon le contexte.
Synonyms
just
equitable
impartial
unbiased
reasonable
moderate
average
decent
Antonyms
unfair
biased
inequitable
fairadverb
UK
/feə/
US
/fer/
They agreed to play fair and accept the referee's decision.
Ils ont convenu de jouer loyalement et d’accepter la décision de l’arbitre.
Additional translations
en pleinPour exprimer un impact direct.
Synonyms
fairly
rather
quite
moderately
somewhat
reasonably
justly
squarely
plainly
evenly

Definitions

fairnoun
A public event at which there are various kinds of entertainment, games, and stalls for selling goods, often held outdoors.
The county fair attracted thousands of visitors with its rides and food stalls.
A periodic gathering for the sale of goods, often with accompanying entertainment.
The book fair at the school was a great success, with many students purchasing new novels.
An exhibition, usually competitive, of farm products, livestock, etc., often with accompanying entertainment and amusements.
The agricultural fair showcased the best produce and livestock from local farmers.
(literary) A beautiful woman, especially one who is the object of love.
He vowed to rescue his fair from the tower.
fairverb
To make (a surface or object) smooth, even, or suitably shaped.
The carpenter faired the edge of the plank before fitting it.
To become smooth, even, or properly shaped.
After sanding, the hull faired nicely.
fairadjective
In accordance with the rules or standards; legitimate.
The judge made a fair decision based on the evidence presented.
Light in color, especially referring to skin or hair.
She had fair hair that shone in the sunlight.
Moderately good; satisfactory.
The weather was fair, with a few clouds but no rain.
Attractive or beautiful.
The fair maiden captivated everyone at the ball.
Of weather: clear and fine; free from rain or storms.
The forecast predicted fair skies and warm temperatures.
fairadverb
Justly, honestly, or equitably; in a fair manner and without cheating or bias.
They agreed to play fair and accept the referee's decision.
Directly or squarely (of a blow, hit, or impact).
The stone struck him fair on the forehead.
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