current
gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2
Anglais
~ 800
Sens
0 sens
adjective
A2
property
1
Happening or existing at the present time
Happening or being now, not in the past or future.
Schéma d’usage :
[current] [event/situation/trend]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'current' with 'present' in formal writing; both are correct, but 'current' is often used for situations or trends, while 'present' can also be used for people or physical presence.
Synonymes
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
Antonymes
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
Collocations
current events
|current situation
|current trend
|current issue
Thèmes
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The current president is very popular.
- Our current project will finish next month.
- She is happy with her current job.
- Current trends show more people working from home.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I like my current teacher.
- This is my current phone.
- He is my current boss.
- The current weather is sunny.
Nom
B1
event
2
Flow of water in a direction
Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.
Schéma d’usage :
a [strong/weak] current
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse 'current' (noun) with 'tide'. Tides are changes in sea level caused by the moon and sun, while currents are flows of water.
Synonymes
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
Antonymes
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
Collocations
strong current
|ocean current
|river current
Thèmes
nature
|science
Exemples
- The boat was carried away by the strong current.
- Ocean currents affect the climate.
- Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The river current is fast.
- The boat moves with the current.
- The current is strong today.
Nom
B2
event
3
Flow of electricity through a conductor
Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.
Schéma d’usage :
an [electric] current
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
Synonymes
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
Antonymes
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
Collocations
electric current
|direct current
|alternating current
Thèmes
science
|technology
Exemples
- The device uses a small electric current.
- Direct current flows in one direction only.
- Alternating current changes direction periodically.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The lamp needs an electric current.
- Current flows in the wire.
- This battery makes a small current.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
current
API
GB/kˈɚənt/
US/kˈɚənt/
Syllabes et accentuation
cur - rent (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: current
Noun
- Base: current
- Plural: current, currents
Famille de mots
Expressions
current affairs
1/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Events and issues happening now
News and important events that are happening now.
Exemples
- She reads the newspaper to keep up with current affairs.
- The TV show focuses on current affairs and politics.
flow with the current
1/flˈoʊ wˈɪθ ðə kˈɚənt/
idiom
Follow prevailing trends or opinions
To do what most other people are doing, without trying to be different.
Exemples
- She prefers to flow with the current rather than stand out.
- Many companies just flow with the current when it comes to marketing trends.
go against the current
1/ɡˈoʊ əɡˈɛnst ðə kˈɚənt/
idiom
Act against prevailing trends or opinions
To do something differently from most people or from what is popular.
Exemples
- He often goes against the current in his art style.
- Starting that business was going against the current at the time.