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matter

UK
/ˈmæt.ə/
US
/ˈmæt̬.ɚ/

Translations

matternoun
matters
pl
matièreSubstance physique, par opposition à l’esprit ou à l’énergie; terme courant en physique et en philosophie.
The scientist explained that everything around us is made up of matter.
Le scientifique a expliqué que tout ce qui nous entoure est constitué de matière.
questionSujet, affaire ou point examiné; très courant dans un contexte neutre.
The matter of the missing documents was discussed in the meeting.
La question des documents manquants a été discutée pendant la réunion.
contenuPour le sens de contenu d’un texte, d’un document ou d’un ouvrage.
The matter of the report was thoroughly reviewed by the committee.
Le contenu du rapport a été examiné en détail par le comité.
problèmePour une difficulté ou un souci nécessitant une attention particulière.
Is something the matter with the engine?
Y a-t-il un problème avec le moteur ?
Additional translations
affaireEmploi courant pour une affaire à traiter, notamment dans un registre plus concret ou administratif.
pusSens médical rare: substance purulente provenant d’une plaie ou d’une infection.
Synonyms
substance
material
topic
subject
issue
content
theme
element
matterverb
mattered
Past Simple
mattered
Past Participle
mattering
Gerund
UK
/ˈmæt.ə/
US
/ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
importerSens le plus courant: être important, compter.
It doesn't matter what others think as long as you are happy.
Peu importe ce que les autres pensent, tant que tu es heureux.
Additional translations
suppurerSens médical rare: produire du pus.
Synonyms
count
be important
signify
weigh
concern
matteradjective
UK
/ˈmæt.ə/
US
/ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to physical substance’ (e.g. “matter waves”).
matérielRelatif à la matière physique; emploi surtout scientifique ou philosophique.
The experiment focused on matter particles and their interactions.
L’expérience portait sur des particules matérielles et leurs interactions.
matteadjective

matter

Comp.

matter
Comp.
mattest
Super.
UK
/mæt/
US
/mæt/
matAu féminin : mate.
The walls were painted in a matte blue, giving the room a calm and understated look.
Les murs étaient peints en bleu mat, ce qui donnait à la pièce un aspect calme et discret.
Synonyms
dull
flat
non-reflective
lusterless
bland
Antonyms
glossy
shiny
matadjective

matter

Comp.

matter
Comp.
mattest
Super.
UK
/mæt/
US
/mæt/
Used (variant of “matte”) to describe a surface that lacks gloss or shine.
matSe dit d’une surface, d’une peinture ou d’une finition sans brillance.
The paint dried to a mat finish that reduced glare.
La peinture a séché avec une finition mate qui réduisait l’éblouissement.
Synonyms
matte
matt
dull
non-glossy
flat
non-reflective
lustreless
lusterless
lacklustre
lackluster
muted
dead
Mattadjective

matter

Comp.

more matt
Comp.
most matt
Super.
matSe dit d’une surface ou d’une couleur sans brillance.
He chose a matt black paint for the car to avoid glare.
Il a choisi une peinture noire mate pour la voiture afin d’éviter les reflets.
Synonyms
matte
flat
dull
non-reflective
non-glossy
sheenless
lustreless
lusterless
dead
muted

Definitions

matternoun
Physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy.
The scientist explained that everything around us is made up of matter.
An affair or situation under consideration; a topic.
The matter of the missing documents was discussed in the meeting.
A substance discharged by a living body, especially pus.
The doctor examined the wound and noted that it was oozing matter.
The subject or content of a book or document.
The matter of the report was thoroughly reviewed by the committee.
A problem or difficulty that causes concern or requires attention.
Is something the matter with the engine?
A legal case, proceeding, or issue to be decided or addressed.
The judge postponed the matter until additional evidence could be presented.
matterverb
To be of importance or significance.
It doesn't matter what others think as long as you are happy.
To produce or discharge pus from a wound.
The sore began to matter after a few days.
matteradjective
Relating to, consisting of, or made of physical substance.
The experiment focused on matter particles and their interactions.
matteadjective
Having a dull or non-glossy finish.
The walls were painted in a matte blue, giving the room a calm and understated look.
matadjective
Dull and lacking gloss; having a non-reflective surface.
The paint dried to a mat finish that reduced glare.
Mattadjective
Not glossy; having a dull, non-reflective surface or appearance.
He chose a matt black paint for the car to avoid glare.
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