become

devenir

Passer à un autre état ou acquérir une nouvelle qualité.

En anglais simple : To start to be something different, or to develop a new quality.

• He wants to become a doctor.
• The sky became dark.
• They have become close friends.

Comment l'utiliser : become + adjective (The road became narrow.); become + noun (She became a teacher.)

Synonymes : turn into, grow

Expressions courantes : become a doctor, become clear, become friends, become an adult

aller à

Mettre quelqu'un en valeur, surtout en parlant d'un vêtement ou d'un style.

En anglais simple : To look attractive on someone, especially when describing clothes or a style.

• That hat becomes you.
• The new hairstyle became her beautifully.
• A warm smile becomes him.

Comment l'utiliser : become someone (That shade of blue becomes you.)

Synonymes : suit, flatter

Expressions courantes : become someone, really become someone

convenir à, seoir à

Être adapté à quelqu'un en raison de sa position ou de son caractère.

En anglais simple : To be suitable for someone because of their position or character.

• Such behavior does not become a leader.
• It did not become him to mock his guests.
• She acted with the dignity that becomes a queen.

Comment l'utiliser : become someone (Such rudeness does not become a leader.); it becomes someone to do something (It does not become a judge to show such anger.)

Synonymes : befit, suit

Expressions courantes : become a leader, become someone