in need

ayant besoin de

Qui a besoin d’une chose précise, d’une action ou d’une certaine aide.

En anglais simple : Needing a particular thing, action, or kind of help.

• I am in need of a rest.
• The roof was in need of urgent repairs.
• Are you in need of any advice?

Comment l'utiliser : in need of something (The fence is in need of repair.)

Synonymes : needing, requiring

Expressions courantes : in need of something, in need of repair, in need of help

dans le besoin, démuni

Qui manque de nourriture, d’argent ou d’un endroit sûr où vivre.

En anglais simple : Without enough food, money, or a safe place to live.

• We give food to families in need.
• The charity helps children in need.
• She donated warm coats to people in need.

Synonymes : poor, needy

Contraires : well-off

Expressions courantes : families in need, people in need, children in need

en difficulté, dans le besoin

Qui traverse une situation difficile et a besoin d’aide ou de soutien.

En anglais simple : In a difficult situation and needing help or support.

• Never ignore a friend in need.
• She was in need after her husband died.
• We try to support anyone in need during a crisis.

Synonymes : in trouble, in distress

Expressions courantes : a friend in need, someone in need, in need now