dramatic

spectaculaire, radical

Très important et soudain, surtout en parlant d’un changement.

En anglais simple : Very large and sudden, especially when describing a change.

• There was a dramatic rise in prices.
• Her health showed a dramatic improvement.
• The new road caused dramatic changes in the village.

Synonymes : major, striking

Contraires : slight

Expressions courantes : dramatic change, dramatic increase, dramatic improvement

spectaculaire, saisissant

Très remarquable ou impressionnant, au point de susciter de l’enthousiasme ou de la surprise.

En anglais simple : Very noticeable or impressive, making people feel excited or surprised.

• The room has dramatic lighting.
• We enjoyed a dramatic view of the mountains.
• She made a dramatic entrance in a red dress.

Synonymes : striking, impressive, spectacular

Contraires : unimpressive

Expressions courantes : dramatic view, dramatic effect, dramatic entrance

dramatique, théâtral

Qui concerne les pièces, le jeu des acteurs ou le théâtre.

En anglais simple : Connected with plays, acting, or the theatre.

• She studies dramatic literature.
• The school offers training in the dramatic arts.
• His first dramatic role was in a school play.

Synonymes : theatrical

Expressions courantes : dramatic arts, dramatic performance, dramatic literature

théâtral, excessif

Qui exprime des émotions excessives, souvent pour attirer l’attention.

En anglais simple : Showing stronger feelings than necessary, often to attract attention.

• Stop being so dramatic.
• His dramatic reaction surprised everyone.
• She gets dramatic over the smallest problems.

Synonymes : theatrical, overemotional

Contraires : calm

Expressions courantes : be dramatic, dramatic reaction