rely

compter sur, dépendre de

Avoir besoin de quelque chose et compter sur sa disponibilité ou son bon fonctionnement.

En anglais simple : To need something and trust that it will be available or work as expected.

• We rely on public transport.
• They relied on accurate maps during the journey.
• Can we rely on the weather staying dry?

Comment l'utiliser : rely on something (We rely on electricity to heat the house.)

Synonymes : depend, count on

Expressions courantes : rely on something, rely on transport, rely on funding

compter sur, se fier à

Compter sur quelqu’un pour obtenir de l’aide ou ce dont on a besoin.

En anglais simple : To trust someone to help you or do what you need.

• You can rely on me.
• We relied on Anna to finish the report.
• Who do you rely on for advice?

Comment l'utiliser : rely on someone to do something (I rely on my sister to collect the children.); rely on someone for something (He relies on his friends for support.)

Synonymes : count on, depend on, trust

Expressions courantes : rely on someone, rely on friends