thrive

s’épanouir, prospérer

Grandir avec vigueur et en bonne santé, ou bien se développer dans des conditions favorables.

En anglais simple : To grow strongly and stay healthy, or develop well in good conditions.

• The plants thrive in this soil.
• Her baby has thrived since coming home.
• These animals thrive when they have space to move.

Comment l'utiliser : thrive in something (These flowers thrive in warm weather.); thrive on something (The children thrive on regular attention.)

Synonymes : flourish

Contraires : wither, decline

Expressions courantes : thrive in something, thrive on something, plants thrive

prospérer

Avoir de plus en plus de succès ou de richesse.

En anglais simple : To become more successful or wealthy.

• His business began to thrive.
• Local shops thrived during the festival.
• Can a small company thrive in such a crowded market?

Comment l'utiliser : thrive in something (Small businesses can thrive in this market.); thrive on something (Her company thrives on competition.)

Synonymes : prosper, flourish

Contraires : fail, decline

Expressions courantes : businesses thrive, thrive in something, thrive on competition