amend

modifier, corriger

Changer une loi, une déclaration ou un texte pour l’améliorer ou corriger une erreur.

En anglais simple : To change a law, statement, or text to improve it or correct a mistake.

• Please amend the last paragraph.
• They amended the contract before signing it.
• Can we amend the rules to include new members?

Comment l'utiliser : amend something to do something (They amended the policy to protect younger workers.)

Synonymes : change, revise, correct

Expressions courantes : amend a law, amend a report, amend the rules, amend a bill

s’améliorer

Devenir meilleur ou évoluer vers un état plus satisfaisant.

En anglais simple : To improve or become better.

• His health began to amend.
• Her condition amended after several days of rest.
• They hoped his behaviour would amend with time.

Synonymes : improve, recover

Contraires : worsen

Expressions courantes : amend gradually, amend with time