way

UK
/weɪ/
US
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Translations

waynoun
ways
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cheminPour un itinéraire, un sentier ou une route.
We took the scenic way through the mountains.
Nous avons pris le chemin panoramique à travers les montagnes.
She has a unique way of solving problems.
Elle a une manière unique de résoudre les problèmes.
distancePour exprimer un intervalle ou un éloignement.
The store is a long way from here.
Le magasin est à une longue distance d’ici.
There is no right way to do this.
Il n’y a pas de bonne façon de faire cela.
Additional translations
voiePlus soutenu; surtout pour un itinéraire, une route ou une direction.
wayadverb
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Informal intensifier meaning ‘to a great degree; far’
beaucoupFamilier; devant un comparatif.
This model is way better than the old one.
Ce modèle est beaucoup meilleur que l’ancien.
Additional translations
de loinUtilisé avec un comparatif pour marquer un écart important.
wayadjective
Attributive use before another noun, especially in compounds such as ‘way station’, ‘way point’
Additional translations
de passageSurtout dans des emplois techniques ou figés, pour un lieu servant au transit.

Definitions

waynoun
A method, style, or manner of doing something.
She has a unique way of solving problems.
A road, track, path, or street for traveling along.
We took the scenic way through the mountains.
A particular aspect or feature of something.
In many ways, this book is a reflection of the author's life.
A distance or interval between two points.
The store is a long way from here.
A course of action or conduct.
He decided to go his own way and start a new business.
wayadverb
By a considerable margin; to a great extent; far.
This model is way better than the old one.
wayadjective
Situated on or serving a route, path, or road; providing passage or transit (usually used before another noun).
We stopped overnight at a small way station in the desert.