neutral

UK
/ˈnjuːtrəl/
US
/ˈnuːtrəl/

Translations

neutralnoun
neutrals
pl
UK
/ˈnjuː.trəl/
US
/ˈnuː.trəl/
neutrePersonne ou pays qui ne prend parti pour aucun camp.
Switzerland is known for being a neutral during international conflicts.
La Suisse est connue comme un neutre lors des conflits internationaux.
neutreEn peinture ou en décoration, couleur discrète comme le beige, le gris ou le blanc.
The living room was decorated in neutrals to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
Le salon était décoré dans des neutres pour créer une atmosphère calme et relaxante.
point mortPosition d’une boîte de vitesses où aucune puissance n’est transmise.
He shifted the car into neutral before starting the engine.
Il a mis la voiture au point mort avant de démarrer le moteur.
neutreEn électricité, conducteur relié au retour du courant.
The electrician checked that the neutral was properly connected to the panel.
L’électricien a vérifié que le neutre était correctement raccordé au tableau.
neutraladjective
more neutral
Comp.
most neutral
Super.
UK
/ˈnjuːtrəl/
US
/ˈnuːtrəl/
neutreQui ne prend parti pour aucun camp.
The mediator remained neutral during the negotiations to ensure fairness.
Le médiateur est resté neutre pendant les négociations afin de garantir l’équité.
neutreQui n’a pas de caractère saillant ou marqué.
The room was painted in neutral colors to appeal to a wide range of potential buyers.
La pièce était peinte dans des couleurs neutres pour plaire à un large éventail d’acheteurs potentiels.
neutreQui n’exprime ni opinion ni sentiment tranché.
Her neutral tone made it difficult to determine how she really felt about the situation.
Son ton neutre rendait difficile de déterminer ce qu’elle ressentait vraiment à propos de la situation.
neutreEn chimie, dont le pH est de 7.
Pure water is chemically neutral with a pH of 7.
L’eau pure est chimiquement neutre avec un pH de 7.
neutreEn physique ou en électricité, sans charge nette.
A neutron is a neutral particle found in an atom's nucleus.
Un neutron est une particule neutre présente dans le noyau d’un atome.
Additional translations
au point mortEn mécanique, pour une boîte de vitesses ou un mécanisme désengagé.

Definitions

neutralnoun
A person or country that does not support either side in a conflict or disagreement.
Switzerland is known for being a neutral during international conflicts.
A neutral color, such as beige, gray, or white, that does not stand out or clash with other colors.
The living room was decorated in neutrals to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
A position of gears in a vehicle where no power is transmitted from the engine to the wheels.
He shifted the car into neutral before starting the engine.
Electrical engineering: the conductor in an AC power system that is at or near ground potential and carries current back to the source.
The electrician checked that the neutral was properly connected to the panel.
neutraladjective
Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement.
The mediator remained neutral during the negotiations to ensure fairness.
Having no strongly marked or positive characteristics or features.
The room was painted in neutral colors to appeal to a wide range of potential buyers.
Not expressing any strong opinions or feelings.
Her neutral tone made it difficult to determine how she really felt about the situation.
Chemistry: having a pH of exactly 7; neither acidic nor basic.
Pure water is chemically neutral with a pH of 7.
Physics/Electricity: having no net electric charge.
A neutron is a neutral particle found in an atom's nucleus.
Mechanical: (of a gear, transmission, or similar mechanism) disengaged so that no power is transmitted.
Always make sure the tractor is in neutral before turning the key.