brisk

vif, rapide, soutenu

Qui se déplace, se déroule ou travaille rapidement et avec énergie.

En anglais simple : Moving, happening, or working quickly and with energy.

• We took a brisk walk.
• Sales were brisk throughout the morning.
• She worked at a brisk pace and finished before lunch.

Synonymes : lively, quick, energetic

Contraires : slow, sluggish

Expressions courantes : a brisk walk, brisk business, at a brisk pace

frais, vivifiant

Agréablement frais, au point de réveiller et de donner de l’énergie.

En anglais simple : Pleasantly cool in a way that makes you feel awake and full of energy.

• The morning air was brisk.
• A brisk breeze blew across the lake.
• We went outside on a brisk autumn day.

Synonymes : bracing, invigorating, crisp

Expressions courantes : brisk air, a brisk breeze, a brisk morning

pétillant

Qualifie une boisson aux bulles vives ou au goût frais et tonique.

En anglais simple : Describing a drink that has lively bubbles or a lively, fresh taste.

• The cider was brisk and fresh.
• He poured a glass of brisk young wine.
• They served brisk ale with the evening meal.

Synonymes : sparkling, fizzy

Contraires : flat

Expressions courantes : brisk cider, a brisk wine, brisk ale