perfect

UK
/ˈpɜːfɪkt/
US
/ˈpɜrfɪkt/

Translations

perfectadjective
more perfect
Comp.
most perfect
Super.
UK
/ˈpɜːfɪkt/
US
/ˈpɜrfɪkt/
The weather was perfect for a day at the beach.
Le temps était parfait pour une journée à la plage.
Additional translations
completEmployé pour insister sur l'idée de totalité ou d'absolu.
parfaitGrammaire.
perfectnoun
perfects
pl
UK
/ˈpɜː.fɪkt/
US
/ˈpɝː.fɪkt/
parfaitGrammaire.
In English, the present perfect is used to express actions that have occurred at some indefinite time.
En anglais, le present perfect est utilisé pour exprimer des actions survenues à un moment indéterminé.
Synonyms
perfect tense
perfect aspect
the perfect (tense)
perfectverb
perfected
Past Simple
perfected
Past Participle
perfecting
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɜː.fɪkt/
US
/ˈpɝː.fɪkt/
parfaireLangue soutenue.
She spent years perfecting her skills as a violinist.
Elle a passé des années à parfaire ses compétences de violoniste.
Additional translations
perfectionnerLe plus courant pour l'idée d'amélioration progressive.
perfectadverb
Informal/colloquial flat adverb meaning 'perfectly'
parfaitementEmploi familier ou non standard en anglais; en français standard on emploie normalement l'adverbe.
Make sure the joints fit perfect before gluing.
Assure-toi que les joints s'ajustent parfaitement avant de coller.
perfectinterjection
Used informally to express satisfaction or agreement.
"We're all set for the trip." — "Perfect!"
« Tout est prêt pour le voyage. » — « Parfait ! »

Definitions

perfectadjective
Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
The weather was perfect for a day at the beach.
Completely free from faults or defects; flawless.
Her performance was perfect, earning her a standing ovation.
Absolute; complete or total (used for emphasis).
He was in perfect agreement with the proposal.
(Grammar) Relating to a verb tense or aspect that expresses a completed action.
In the sentence "I have eaten", the verb is in the perfect aspect.
perfectnoun
A verb form that expresses an action completed prior to a specified or implied time.
In English, the present perfect is used to express actions that have occurred at some indefinite time.
perfectverb
To make something completely free from faults or defects, or as close to such a condition as possible.
She spent years perfecting her skills as a violinist.
To improve or refine something until it reaches a desired standard or level of excellence.
The chef worked tirelessly to perfect the recipe for the new dish.
perfectadverb
Perfectly; in a perfect manner (informal or non-standard).
Make sure the joints fit perfect before gluing.
perfectinterjection
Used to express satisfaction, approval, or agreement.
"We're all set for the trip." — "Perfect!"