aspect

aspect, facette

Partie ou caractéristique particulière d'un sujet, d'une situation ou d'un problème.

En anglais simple : One particular part or feature of a subject, situation, or problem.

• Cost is only one aspect.
• We discussed the social aspects of the plan.
• Which aspect of your work do you enjoy most?

Comment l'utiliser : aspect of something (Safety is an important aspect of the job.)

Synonymes : part, feature, side

Expressions courantes : aspect of something, important aspect, every aspect

point de vue, aspect

Façon dont quelque chose se présente quand on l'examine sous un angle particulier.

En anglais simple : The way something seems when you consider it from a particular point of view.

• From this aspect, the proposal seems sensible.
• The same problem has a different aspect for each family.
• Seen in another aspect, the decision was a success.

Synonymes : view, perspective

Expressions courantes : in one aspect, another aspect, view an aspect

aspect, apparence

Façon dont quelque chose se voit depuis un endroit ou un angle particulier.

En anglais simple : The way something looks from a particular place or angle.

• The house had a gloomy aspect.
• In sunlight, the stone takes on a golden aspect.
• From the hill, the town presented a peaceful aspect.

Synonymes : appearance, look

Expressions courantes : gloomy aspect, an unusual aspect, a greenish aspect

aspect verbal

Propriété du verbe qui indique si une action se poursuit, se répète ou est achevée.

En anglais simple : A feature of verbs showing whether an action continues, repeats, or is complete.

• This lesson explains aspect.
• The progressive aspect presents an action as continuing.
• Tense and aspect describe different features of a verb.

Expressions courantes : progressive aspect, perfect aspect, grammatical aspect