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material

UK
/məˈtɪəriəl/
US
/məˈtɪriəl/

Translations

materialnoun
materials
pl
UK
/məˈtɪəriəl/
US
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matièreSubstance ou matériau dont une chose est faite.
The material used for the sculpture was marble.
La matière utilisée pour la sculpture était le marbre.
matièreAu sens de contenu ou de documentation servant à créer une œuvre.
The author gathered material for her new novel during her travels.
L'autrice a rassemblé de la matière pour son nouveau roman pendant ses voyages.
tissuAu sens de tissu ou d’étoffe.
She bought some material to make a new dress.
Elle a acheté du tissu pour faire une nouvelle robe.
matérielEn échecs : ensemble des pièces d’un joueur.
Despite being down material, Black managed to force a draw.
Malgré un déficit de matériel, les Noirs ont réussi à obtenir la nulle.
Additional translations
candidatAu sens figuré : personne jugée apte à un rôle ou à une fonction.
Synonyms
substance
matter
fabric
textile
component
element
resource
ingredient
materialadjective
more material
Comp.
most material
Super.
UK
/məˈtɪəriəl/
US
/məˈtɪriəl/
matérielRelatif au monde physique, aux biens ou à ce qui est concret.
The material world is full of wonders that we can see and touch.
Le monde matériel est plein de merveilles que nous pouvons voir et toucher.
matérielAu sens juridique ou formel : important, pertinent.
The lawyer argued that the evidence was material to the case.
L'avocat a soutenu que la preuve était matérielle pour l'affaire.
Synonyms
physical
tangible
substantial
real
concrete
palpable

Definitions

materialnoun
The matter from which a thing is or can be made.
The material used for the sculpture was marble.
Information or ideas for use in creating a book or other work.
The author gathered material for her new novel during her travels.
Cloth or fabric, especially as distinct from clothing.
She bought some material to make a new dress.
A person considered as having qualities suited to a particular sphere of activity.
He is seen as prime material for the managerial position.
In chess, the pieces a player currently has, considered collectively and in terms of their relative value.
Despite being down material, Black managed to force a draw.
materialadjective
Relating to physical objects or the physical world, as opposed to the spiritual or intellectual.
The material world is full of wonders that we can see and touch.
Concerned with possessions or money, often implying a focus on wealth and physical comforts.
Her material desires often overshadowed her emotional needs.
Significant or relevant, especially in a legal or formal context.
The lawyer argued that the evidence was material to the case.
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