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intimate

/ˈɪntɪmət/

intimatenoun

intimates

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

/ˈɪn.t̬ə.mət/

Translations

intimeNom, registre plutôt soutenu.

He was one of her closest intimates.

Il était l’un de ses intimes les plus proches.

sous-vêtementsAu pluriel seulement.

She packed a few sets of intimates for the weekend getaway.

Elle a emporté quelques sous-vêtements pour le week-end.

Definitions

A close friend or someone with whom one shares a deep personal connection.

She confided her secrets only to her most trusted intimate.

(plural only) Underwear or lingerie.

She packed a few sets of intimates for the weekend getaway.

intimateverb

intimated

Past Simple

intimated

Past Participle

intimating

Gerund

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

/ˈɪn.t̬ə.mət/

Translations

laisser entendreRegistre soutenu ; sens d’une suggestion indirecte.

She intimated that she might be leaving the company soon.

Elle a laissé entendre qu’elle pourrait quitter l’entreprise bientôt.

Additional translations

annoncerRegistre soutenu ; sens d’une communication directe ou formelle.

Definitions

To communicate delicately and indirectly; to hint or suggest something subtly.

She intimated that she might be leaving the company soon.

To state or announce something formally or directly.

The board intimated its decision to merge with the rival company.

Synonyms

Antonyms

intimateadjective

more intimate

Comp.

most intimate

Super.

/ˈɪntɪmət/

Translations

intimeSe dit d’une relation, d’une connaissance ou d’une atmosphère très proches et personnelles.

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for years.

Ils ont une amitié intime qui dure depuis des années.

Additional translations

intimeAu sens de relation sexuelle ou sentimentale.

Definitions

Closely acquainted; familiar, close.

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for years.

Private and personal.

She shared intimate details of her life in the memoir.

Involving very close connection.

The intimate atmosphere of the small restaurant made it perfect for a romantic dinner.

Sexually involved or having a sexual relationship.

The gossip columns claimed the actor and his co-star were intimate.

Marked by very detailed or thorough knowledge or familiarity.

He possessed an intimate knowledge of the terrain.

Synonyms

Antonyms

intimateradjective

intimate

intimater

Comp.

intimatest

Super.

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.tə/

/ˈɪn.t̬ə.mə.tɚ/

Nonstandard comparative form of the adjective "intimate".

Translations

plus intimeComparatif non standard de « intimate ».

Their conversations became intimater as the semester progressed.

Leurs conversations sont devenues plus intimes au fil du semestre.

Definitions

Nonstandard comparative form of intimate: more intimate.

Their conversations became intimater as the semester progressed.

intimaternoun

Definitions

A person who communicates or makes something known, especially in a subtle or indirect way.

The intimater of the plan was careful not to reveal too much information at once.