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Anglais - Français
Lot
lɑt
Extrêmement Commun
200 - 300
200 - 300
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beaucoup, un lot, une partie, un groupe, un sort

Significations de Lot en français

Le mot 'lot' en anglais est utilisé de manière variée dans le langage quotidien. Il peut désigner une grande quantité ou un groupe de choses ou de personnes. Voici les contextes principaux d'utilisation :

  1. Quantité : 'Lot' est souvent utilisé pour exprimer une grande quantité de quelque chose. Par exemple :

    • "I have a lot of work to do." (J'ai beaucoup de travail à faire.)
    • "There are a lot of people at the concert." (Il y a beaucoup de gens au concert.)
  2. Expressions courantes : Le mot 'lot' apparaît dans plusieurs expressions idiomatiques :

    • "A lot of" : utilisé pour indiquer une grande quantité, généralement dans un contexte informel.
    • "Not a lot" : utilisé pour indiquer une petite quantité, par exemple, "There’s not a lot of time left." (Il ne reste pas beaucoup de temps.)
    • "A lot to learn" : utilisé pour exprimer qu'il y a beaucoup d'informations à assimiler.
  3. Contexte : 'Lot' est principalement utilisé dans des contextes informels, mais il peut également apparaître dans des situations plus formelles, selon la construction de la phrase.

  4. Public : Utilisé par tous les groupes d'âge et dans divers contextes, du quotidien aux discussions professionnelles.

Erreurs courantes :

  • Une erreur fréquente est de ne pas utiliser 'a lot' comme un seul mot. La forme correcte est "a lot" (deux mots) et non "alot".
  • Confondre 'lot' avec 'lot of' en tant qu'expression. 'Lot' seul peut désigner un ensemble, mais 'a lot' est utilisé pour la quantité.

Mots connexes :

  • Synonymes : 'many', 'much', 'numerous', 'a great deal of'.
  • Antonymes : 'few', 'little'.

Prononciation : 'Lot' se prononce /lɒt/ en anglais britannique et /lɑt/ en anglais américain. La différence réside dans la voyelle, qui est plus ouverte en britannique.

Grammaire et étymologie :
'Lot' provient de l'anglais ancien 'lot', signifiant 'partie, portion'. En grammaire, il est utilisé comme un nom dénombrable ou indénombrable selon le contexte.

Significations de Lot en français

beaucoup

Exemple:
There are a lot of people at the concert.
Il y a beaucoup de gens au concert.
I have a lot of homework to do.
J'ai beaucoup de devoirs à faire.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used in everyday conversation to express quantity.
Note: Commonly used in both spoken and written French. Can also be translated as 'plein de' in informal contexts.

un lot

Exemple:
I won a lot in the raffle.
J'ai gagné un lot à la tombola.
They bought a lot of land.
Ils ont acheté un lot de terrain.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Used in contexts involving prizes, parcels of land, or items grouped together.
Note: Refers to a specific item or group, often in legal or commercial contexts.

une partie

Exemple:
It’s just a lot of work for one person.
C'est juste une partie de travail pour une personne.
A lot of what he said was interesting.
Une partie de ce qu'il a dit était intéressant.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used to refer to a portion or segment of something.
Note: Can also mean 'a lot' in a more abstract sense, similar to 'some' or 'a part of'.

un groupe

Exemple:
The lot of us decided to go together.
Le groupe d'entre nous a décidé d'y aller ensemble.
The lot arrived at different times.
Le groupe est arrivé à des moments différents.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to refer to a collective group of people or things.
Note: Often used in casual conversation to denote a collection of individuals.

un sort

Exemple:
He has a lot to learn about this subject.
Il a un sort à apprendre sur ce sujet.
She is going through a lot right now.
Elle traverse un sort en ce moment.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to refer to a situation or condition someone is experiencing.
Note: This usage is more idiomatic and may not be as common as others.

Les synonymes de Lot

many

Many refers to a large quantity or number.
Exemple: There are many ways to solve this problem.
Note: Many implies a larger quantity compared to lot.

plenty

Plenty means a sufficient or abundant amount.
Exemple: There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
Note: Plenty suggests an ample or more than enough quantity.

numerous

Numerous means a large number or many.
Exemple: There are numerous reasons why he couldn't attend the meeting.
Note: Numerous emphasizes a specific count or number.

abundance

Abundance refers to a very large quantity or plenty.
Exemple: The garden was filled with an abundance of flowers.
Note: Abundance conveys a sense of overflowing or more than enough.

heap

Heap denotes a large, disordered pile or quantity.
Exemple: There was a heap of clothes on the floor.
Note: Heap suggests a messy or disorderly accumulation.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Lot

a lot

It means a large quantity or number of something.
Exemple: I ate a lot of pizza at the party.
Note: The phrase 'a lot' specifically refers to a large quantity or number, whereas 'lot' on its own may refer to a piece of land or a group of items.

lot of

Similar to 'a lot,' it indicates a large quantity or number of something.
Exemple: There are a lot of people waiting in line.
Note: The phrase 'lot of' is used to describe a large quantity or number, while 'lot' alone does not convey the same meaning.

cast lots

To make a decision or choose randomly by drawing straws or similar means.
Exemple: They cast lots to decide who would go first.
Note: The phrase 'cast lots' involves a specific action of choosing randomly, while 'lot' alone does not imply the same random selection.

have a lot on one's plate

To have many tasks or responsibilities to deal with.
Exemple: I can't go out tonight, I have a lot on my plate with work.
Note: This phrase emphasizes being overwhelmed with tasks or responsibilities, which 'lot' on its own does not convey.

lot in life

Refers to the circumstances or situation one is born into or finds themselves in.
Exemple: She accepted her difficult lot in life and tried to make the best of it.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to one's circumstances or situation, whereas 'lot' alone may refer to various meanings such as a piece of land or a group of items.

a whole lot

Indicates a large extent or degree of liking or preference.
Exemple: I like her a whole lot more than I like him.
Note: Adding 'whole' intensifies the quantity or degree, emphasizing a stronger liking or preference, which 'lot' alone may not convey.

make a lot of sense

To be logical or reasonable.
Exemple: Your explanation makes a lot of sense now.
Note: This phrase specifically indicates that something is logical or reasonable, emphasizing understanding or clarity, which 'lot' alone does not convey.

lot to be desired

To be of poor quality or not satisfactory.
Exemple: The service at that restaurant leaves a lot to be desired.
Note: This phrase indicates that something is lacking or of poor quality, emphasizing dissatisfaction, which 'lot' alone does not convey.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Lot

parking lot

A designated area for parking vehicles, usually near a building or facility.
Exemple: Let's meet at the shopping center parking lot.
Note: The slang term 'parking lot' specifically refers to the area for parking vehicles, whereas 'lot' can have a broader meaning referring to a parcel of land or a group of items.

sleeping lot

A humorous way to refer to going to bed or getting a good night's sleep.
Exemple: I had a busy day, so I need to hit the sleeping lot early tonight.
Note: The slang term 'sleeping lot' humorously exaggerates the act of resting by associating it with a location like a parking lot.

thanks a bunch

A casual way of expressing gratitude, similar to 'thank you very much'.
Exemple: Thanks a bunch for helping me out with the project!
Note: The slang term 'thanks a bunch' adds a touch of informality and warmth compared to a more formal expression like 'thank you very much'.

odd lot

A collection of items that doesn't fit a standard set or quantity.
Exemple: I couldn't find a full set, so I had to buy the odd lot of plates.
Note: The term 'odd lot' implies something unique or unconventional, unlike a standard or complete set of items.

happy lot

A group of people who share a common trait, in this case, being happy.
Exemple: The children at the orphanage were a happy lot despite their circumstances.
Note: The slang term 'happy lot' emphasizes the collective mood or disposition of a group, rather than just referring to a group or collection of individuals.

sweet spot

The perfect or most advantageous point or range for something.
Exemple: I found the sweet spot for the volume on the stereo.
Note: The slang term 'sweet spot' refers to an ideal or optimal point, rather than just any particular grouping or parcel.

helluva lot

A slang way of emphasizing a large or significant amount of something.
Exemple: That was a helluva lot of work to finish in one day.
Note: The slang term 'helluva lot' intensifies the notion of a large quantity or extent when compared to using 'a lot'.

Lot - Exemples

I have a lot of work to do.
J'ai beaucoup de travail à faire.
The elephant is a very big animal.
L'éléphant est un animal très grand.
This is a very important meeting.
C'est une réunion très importante.

Grammaire de Lot

Lot - Nom (Noun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemme: lot
Conjugaisons
Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): lots, lot
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): lot
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
lot contient 1 syllabes: lot
Transcription phonétique: ˈlät
lot , ˈlät (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Lot - 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.
lot: 200 - 300 (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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