as such

en tant que tel, comme tel

Dans le rôle ou la catégorie déjà mentionnés, ou de la manière qui convient.

En anglais simple : In the role or category already mentioned, or in the way appropriate to it.

• She is the leader and acts as such.
• These documents are private and must be treated as such.
• He was a trained doctor and was recognized as such.

Comment l'utiliser : verb + as such (He is our guest and should be treated as such.)

Synonymes : in that capacity

Expressions courantes : treated as such, recognized as such

à proprement parler

Précise si quelque chose correspond vraiment au nom ou à la description employés.

En anglais simple : Used to say whether something really fits a particular name or description.

• We have no garden as such.
• It was not a meeting as such, just a chat.
• She has no office as such, but works at the kitchen table.

Synonymes : strictly speaking, in the strict sense

Expressions courantes : something as such, problem as such

en soi

Considérer une chose seule, sans ses effets, ses usages ni ses liens avec d'autres choses.

En anglais simple : Considered on its own, without its effects, uses, or connections to other things.

• Money as such is not bad.
• Technology as such cannot solve every problem.
• He values knowledge as such, regardless of its practical uses.

Synonymes : in itself, by itself, per se

Expressions courantes : money as such, power as such

à ce titre, en tant que tel

Parce que la personne ou la chose possède le rôle ou les qualités qui viennent d'être mentionnés.

En anglais simple : Because the person or thing has the role or qualities just mentioned.

• She is a nurse; as such, she knows first aid.
• I am the owner; as such, I pay for repairs.
• The building is historic and, as such, deserves protection.

Synonymes : in that capacity

Expressions courantes : as such responsible, as such entitled