thing

chose

Objet, action, idée ou sujet dont on ne précise pas le nom.

En anglais simple : An object, action, idea, or matter whose exact name is not given.

• What is that thing on the table?
• A strange thing happened yesterday.
• The most important thing is to stay calm.

Expressions courantes : a good thing, one more thing, a strange thing

affaires

Vêtements, matériel et autres objets appartenant à quelqu’un ; s’emploie généralement au pluriel.

En anglais simple : The clothes, equipment, and other objects someone has, usually described together in the plural.

• I packed my things.
• Please collect your things before leaving.
• Her camping things filled two large bags.

Synonymes : belongings, stuff, gear

Expressions courantes : every personal thing, each thing packed

créature, petit être

Personne ou animal dont on parle, souvent avec affection ou compassion.

En anglais simple : A person or animal, often spoken of with kindness or sympathy.

• The poor thing looks cold.
• Your kitten is a sweet little thing.
• She had walked home in the rain, poor thing.

Synonymes : creature

Expressions courantes : poor thing, little thing, sweet little thing