sophisticated

UK
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Translations

sophisticatedadjective
more sophisticated
Comp.
most sophisticated
Super.
UK
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/
sophistiquéSe dit d’une personne cultivée, raffinée ou mondaine.
She was a sophisticated traveler, having visited over 50 countries.
C’était une voyageuse sophistiquée, ayant visité plus de 50 pays.
sophistiquéSe dit d’un système, d’une méthode ou d’un dispositif complexe et très élaboré.
The software has a sophisticated algorithm that can predict user behavior.
Le logiciel possède un algorithme sophistiqué qui peut prédire le comportement des utilisateurs.
sophistiquéSe dit d’un style, d’un décor ou d’un goût élégant et raffiné.
The restaurant's sophisticated decor attracted a high-end clientele.
Le décor sophistiqué du restaurant a attiré une clientèle haut de gamme.
sophisticatedpast participle
UK
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/
frelatéSe dit surtout de liquides, produits ou denrées altérés pour tromper.
Authorities discovered that the oil had been sophisticated with cheaper additives.
Les autorités ont découvert que l’huile avait été frelatée avec des additifs moins chers.
Additional translations
adultéréTerme plus général, surtout en contexte technique ou juridique.
sophisticateverb

sophisticated

Past Simple

sophisticated
Past Simple
sophisticated
Past Participle
sophisticating
Gerund
UK
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/
US
/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪt/
sophistiquerRendre plus complexe, plus raffiné; surtout dans les domaines technique et scientifique.
The engineers worked to sophisticate the software to meet the advanced needs of the users.
Les ingénieurs ont travaillé à sophistiquer le logiciel pour répondre aux besoins avancés des utilisateurs.
Additional translations
truquerAltérer ou falsifier pour tromper.

Definitions

sophisticatedadjective
Having a refined knowledge of the world, especially through wide experience.
She was a sophisticated traveler, having visited over 50 countries.
Complex or intricate, often in a way that is appealing or impressive.
The software has a sophisticated algorithm that can predict user behavior.
Appealing to people with refined tastes, often in terms of style or fashion.
The restaurant's sophisticated decor attracted a high-end clientele.
sophisticatedpast participle
Altered or adulterated from an original state, often to deceive or mislead.
Authorities discovered that the oil had been sophisticated with cheaper additives.
sophisticateverb
To make something more complex or refined.
The engineers worked to sophisticate the software to meet the advanced needs of the users.
To alter or adulterate something, often to deceive.
The company was accused of trying to sophisticate the product to make it appear more valuable than it was.