net

net
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. clean
Le drap est tellement net qu'il semble neuf.The sheet is so clean that it looks new.
a. clear
La clôture constitue une barrière nette entre les deux propriétés.The fence is a clear barrier between the two properties.
b. sharp
L'image sur ma nouvelle télévision est super nette.The picture on my new TV is so sharp.
c. clean
Le style minimaliste se caractérise par des contours nets et une palette monochrome.The minimalist style is characterized by clean lines and a monochromatic palette.
a. clear
L'équipe marketing a des idées très nettes sur la manière de promouvoir ce produit.The marketing team has very clear ideas on how to promote this product.
b. distinct
Il y a une différence nette entre les croyances de Donald et les miennes.There is a distinct difference between Donald's beliefs and my own.
c. straight
Thierry a refusé de donner une réponse nette à sa mère.Thierry refused to give his mother a straight answer.
a. net
Les bénéfices nets du journal ont diminué à l’ère du numérique.The newspaper's net profits have declined in the digital age.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. suddenly
Vanessa est partie net, sans même dire au revoir.Vanessa left suddenly, without even saying goodbye.
b. short
Le cheval s'est arrêté net au milieu de la rue.The horse stopped short in the middle of the street.
a. clearly
Henri m'a dit très net qu'il ne viendrait pas.Henri told me very clearly that he wouldn't come.
b. outright
Nous avons essayé d’acheter l’entreprise à notre oncle, mais il a refusé net.We tried to buy the company from our uncle, but he refused outright.
c. flat-out
La direction a rejeté net la demande d'augmentation générale.Management flat-out dismissed the request for a general pay raise.
a. cleanly
Il a coupé le tissu net avec des ciseaux aiguisés.He cut the fabric cleanly with sharp scissors.
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