complet
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
2. (entire)
3. (absolute)
a. well-rounded
Lola a choisi la natation car c'est un sport complet.Lola chose swimming because it's a well-rounded sport.
b. full
Voici quelques recettes de petits-déjeuners complets.Here are some recipes for full breakfasts.
5. (culinary)
a. whole wheat (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Nous avons testé des pâtes complètes sans gluten.We tried gluten-free whole wheat pasta.
b. whole-wheat (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
J'ai acheté de la levure et de la farine complète.I bought yeast and whole-wheat flour.
c. wholewheat (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Tu veux du pain complet pour tes sandwichs ?Do you want wholewheat bread for your sandwiches?
d. wholemeal (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
La farine complète contient plus de fibres que la farine blanche.Wholemeal flour contains more fibre than white flour.
e. brown (for rice)
Il me faut du poulet, des poivrons et du riz complet pour la recette.I need chicken, bell peppers, and brown rice for the recipe.
a. full
Le train n'était pas complet. Il restait quelques places libres.The train wasn't full. There were still a few free seats.
b. fully booked
Nous sommes désolés, mais le restaurant est complet ce soir.We're sorry, but the restaurant is fully booked tonight.
c. no vacancies (noun phrase; for accommodations)
Le panneau indique « complet ». Il faut qu’on cherche un autre hôtel.The sign says "no vacancies." We need to look for another hotel.
d. sold out (for a performance or a movie)
Le théâtre est complet pour la première.The theater is sold out for the premiere.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
7. (clothing)
a. suit
Pour le mariage, ton grand-père portait un complet gris, une chemise blanche et un nœud papillon bleu.For the wedding, your grandfather wore a gray suit, a white shirt, and a blue bow tie.
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