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matters

/ˈmæt.əz/

/ˈmæt̬.ɚz/

Translations

matternoun

matters

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 ?

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.

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.

Additional translations

pusSens médical rare: substance purulente provenant d’une plaie ou d’une infection.

affaireEmploi courant pour une affaire à traiter, notamment dans un registre plus concret ou administratif.

Synonyms

matterverb

matters

mattered

Past Simple

mattered

Past Participle

mattering

Gerund

/ˈmæt.ə/

/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

be important

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.