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Anglais - Français
Look
lʊk
Extrêmement Commun
600 - 700
600 - 700
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regarder, avoir l'air, aspect, regard, examiner, chercher

Significations de Look en français

Le mot 'look' en anglais est principalement utilisé comme verbe et nom. En tant que verbe, il signifie regarder ou avoir l'air, tandis qu'en tant que nom, il désigne l'apparence ou l'aspect.

Utilisation en tant que verbe :

  1. Regarder : 'Look' est utilisé pour indiquer l'action de diriger les yeux vers quelque chose.

    • Exemples :
      • "Look at that beautiful painting." (Regarde ce magnifique tableau.)
      • "She looked out of the window." (Elle a regardé par la fenêtre.)
  2. Avoir l'air : 'Look' peut également exprimer l'apparence de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose.

    • Exemples :
      • "You look tired today." (Tu as l'air fatigué aujourd'hui.)
      • "He looks happy." (Il a l'air heureux.)

Utilisation en tant que nom :

  1. Apparence : 'Look' désigne l'apparence physique ou le style de quelqu'un.
    • Exemples :
      • "She has a unique look." (Elle a un look unique.)
      • "His look is very modern." (Son apparence est très moderne.)

Phrases et expressions courantes :

  1. "Look out!" - Attention ! (utilisé pour avertir de quelque chose de dangereux.)
  2. "Take a look." - Jette un œil. (informel, utilisé pour demander à quelqu'un de regarder quelque chose.)
  3. "Look after" - Prendre soin de.
    • Exemple : "Can you look after my dog?" (Peux-tu prendre soin de mon chien ?)

Contexte d'utilisation :

  • 'Look' est utilisé dans des contextes formels et informels. Dans un cadre professionnel, on peut dire "Please take a look at this report." (Veuillez jeter un œil à ce rapport.) Dans la vie quotidienne, des expressions comme "Look at this!" (Regarde ça !) sont courantes entre amis.

Erreurs courantes :

  • Une erreur fréquente est d’utiliser 'look' avec un complément de manière incorrecte. Par exemple, dire "Look me" au lieu de "Look at me" est incorrect.
  • Confondre 'look' avec 'see' : 'look' implique une intention de regarder, alors que 'see' peut se produire sans intention.

Mots apparentés :

  • Synonymes : gaze (regard fixe), glance (coup d'œil), stare (regard intense).
  • Antonymes : ignore (ignorer), overlook (négliger).

Nuances de prononciation :

  • 'Look' se prononce /lʊk/. Il est important de ne pas confondre avec 'Luke', qui se prononce /luːk/.

Grammaire et étymologie :

  • 'Look' est un verbe irrégulier, avec des formes comme 'looked' (passé) et 'looking' (participe présent).
  • Etymologiquement, le mot vient de l'anglais ancien 'locian', qui signifie 'regarder' ou 'observer'.

Significations de Look en français

regarder

Exemple:
Look at the beautiful painting.
Regarde la belle peinture.
She looked out the window.
Elle a regardé par la fenêtre.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used when directing someone's attention to something visually.
Note: Commonly used in everyday language. The verb 'regarder' can also imply a longer, more attentive observation.

avoir l'air

Exemple:
You look tired today.
Tu as l'air fatigué aujourd'hui.
He looks happy in that photo.
Il a l'air heureux sur cette photo.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to describe someone's appearance or emotional state.
Note: This phrase is often followed by adjectives to describe how someone appears.

aspect

Exemple:
The look of the new design is modern.
L'aspect du nouveau design est moderne.
The look of the building is impressive.
L'aspect du bâtiment est impressionnant.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Used in discussions about aesthetics or visual characteristics.
Note: Here, 'aspect' refers to the visual qualities of an object or person, often in a more formal or descriptive context.

regard

Exemple:
He gave her a long look.
Il lui a jeté un long regard.
She shot him a quick look.
Elle lui a lancé un regard rapide.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to describe a brief or significant gaze directed at someone or something.
Note: The word 'regard' can imply various emotions, depending on the context and intensity of the gaze.

examiner

Exemple:
Let's look at the data closely.
Examinons de près les données.
He looked into the details of the case.
Il a examiné les détails de l'affaire.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Used when analyzing or investigating something carefully.
Note: 'Examiner' implies a more thorough investigation than just a casual glance.

chercher

Exemple:
I need to look for my keys.
Je dois chercher mes clés.
Can you look for my book?
Peux-tu chercher mon livre ?
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used when searching for something.
Note: In this context, 'chercher' is often used with nouns associated with the item being searched.

Les synonymes de Look

gaze

To look steadily and intently at something for a period of time.
Exemple: She gazed out of the window, lost in thought.
Note: Gaze implies a more focused and prolonged observation compared to a casual look.

stare

To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with eyes wide open.
Exemple: He stared at the painting, trying to decipher its meaning.
Note: Stare conveys a sense of intensity or scrutiny in looking, often implying a longer duration than a mere look.

glance

To take a brief or hurried look.
Exemple: She glanced at her watch to check the time.
Note: Glance suggests a quick or casual look, often without focusing deeply on the object.

peer

To look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.
Exemple: He peered into the darkness, trying to make out shapes in the distance.
Note: Peer implies a closer or more intense scrutiny, often involving straining to see or discern details.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Look

Look out

To be careful or watchful, often used as a warning.
Exemple: Look out! There's a car coming!
Note: The focus is on being cautious and alert rather than just observing.

Look forward to

To anticipate or feel excited about something in the future.
Exemple: I'm looking forward to the concert next week.
Note: Emphasizes anticipation or excitement rather than simply viewing something.

Look up

To search for information in a reference source.
Exemple: I'll look up that word in the dictionary.
Note: Refers to searching for information rather than just gazing.

Look into

To investigate or examine a situation or problem.
Exemple: The police are looking into the matter.
Note: Involves a deeper examination or investigation rather than just a casual observation.

Look over

To examine or review something carefully.
Exemple: Please look over this report before the meeting.
Note: Suggests a thorough examination or review rather than a quick glance.

Look down on

To view someone or something as less important or inferior.
Exemple: She always looks down on people who don't have a college degree.
Note: Implies a judgmental or condescending attitude rather than simply observing.

Look for

To search or seek something.
Exemple: I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them?
Note: Involves actively trying to find something rather than just observing casually.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Look

Check out

To look at or examine something with interest or curiosity.
Exemple: Check out this new book I just bought!
Note: The slang term 'check out' implies curiosity or interest in examining something, whereas 'look' is more general in its meaning.

Peek

To glance quickly or briefly at something.
Exemple: I took a peek at the letter before giving it to you.
Note: While 'peek' is similar to 'look' in the action of viewing, it often implies a quick or secretive glance.

Glimpse

To see or perceive something briefly or partially.
Exemple: She caught a glimpse of the famous actor in the crowd.
Note: 'Glimpse' suggests a quick or fleeting view of something, differentiating it from a more deliberate or sustained 'look'.

Eyes on

To focus attention or keep watch on something.
Exemple: Eyes on the prize if you want to succeed.
Note: The phrase 'eyes on' emphasizes the act of focusing or paying attention, distinct from a simple act of looking.

Scan

To look over or survey something quickly and systematically.
Exemple: She quickly scanned the document for any errors.
Note: 'Scan' involves a more systematic and rapid examination compared to a casual 'look'.

Scope out

To look around or investigate a place or situation.
Exemple: Let's go scope out the new coffee shop in the neighborhood.
Note: 'Scope out' implies a more deliberate or investigative act of looking, often involving assessing a situation or location.

Look - Exemples

She gave him a suspicious look.
Elle lui a lancé un regard suspicieux.
He has a very distinguished look.
Il a un look très distingué.
I'm going to take a look at that new restaurant.
Je vais jeter un œil à ce nouveau restaurant.

Grammaire de Look

Look - Verbe (Verb) / Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form)
Lemme: look
Conjugaisons
Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): looks
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): look
Verbe, passé simple (Verb, past tense): looked
Verbe, gérondif ou participe présent (Verb, gerund or present participle): looking
Verbe, 3ème personne du singulier au présent (Verb, 3rd person singular present): looks
Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form): look
Verbe, présent non à la 3ème personne du singulier (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): look
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
look contient 1 syllabes: look
Transcription phonétique: ˈlu̇k
look , ˈlu̇k (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Look - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
look: 600 - 700 (Extrêmement Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
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