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substance

UK
/ˈsʌb.stəns/
US
/ˈsʌb.stəns/

Translations

substancenoun
substances
pl
Water is a substance that is essential for all forms of life.
L’eau est une substance essentielle à toutes les formes de vie.
substanceSens général en chimie ou pour une drogue/produit chimique.
The police found illegal substances in the suspect's car.
La police a trouvé des substances illégales dans la voiture du suspect.
fondAu sens d’essentiel, de contenu réel ou d’idée principale.
The substance of his argument was that the policy needed urgent reform.
Le fond de son argument était que la politique nécessitait une réforme urgente.
Additional translations
matièrePour désigner la matière physique ou le matériau dont une chose est constituée.
consistanceAu sens figuré, pour parler de poids, de solidité ou de valeur réelle d’un propos.
biensAu sens de biens matériels, possessions.
Synonyms
material
matter
essence
content
substance
stuff
element
component
ingredient
substanceadjective
UK
/ˈsʌb.stəns/
US
/ˈsʌb.stəns/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "substance abuse"
Additional translations
stupéfiantDans le domaine des drogues ; emploi rare et surtout technique en français.

Definitions

substancenoun
A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.
Water is a substance that is essential for all forms of life.
The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists and which has a tangible, solid presence.
The sculpture was made of a durable substance that could withstand the elements.
The quality of being important, valid, or significant.
The committee's report lacked substance and failed to address the key issues.
A drug or chemical, especially one that is illegal or harmful.
The police found illegal substances in the suspect's car.
The essential meaning or gist of a speech, text, or argument.
The substance of his argument was that the policy needed urgent reform.
Material wealth or property; worldly possessions.
After years of reckless spending, he found himself stripped of both title and substance.
substanceadjective
Relating to or involving drugs, especially illegal or addictive ones, when used before another noun.
Substance abuse can have devastating effects on families.
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