simple

simple
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. simple
The physics problems the students had to solve weren't simple at all.Les problèmes de physique que les élèves devaient résoudre n’étaient pas simples du tout.
b. facile
The recipe is so simple that even a beginner can try it.La recette est tellement facile que même un débutant peut s’y essayer.
c. élémentaire
Sophie thought the solution to the puzzle was simple.Sophie trouvait la solution de l'énigme élémentaire.
a. simple
The monks who lived in this monastery enjoyed a simple life.Les moines qui vivaient dans ce monastère menaient une vie simple.
a. simple (often used with "tout")
I like this simple ring better than that ornate one.Je préfère cette bague toute simple à celle qui est plus ornée.
b. sobre
The architect designed a simple façade.L'architecte a imaginé une façade sobre.
a. simple
The simple fact that you would ask that means you don't really know me.Le simple fait que tu poses cette question signifie que tu ne me connais pas vraiment.
a. simplet
The neighbors thought Carson was a bit simple when, in fact, he was just very reserved.Les voisins trouvaient Carson un peu simplet, alors qu’en réalité, il était seulement très réservé.
a. naïf
Don't be so simple! Can't you see that guy's trying to cheat us?Ne sois pas si naïf ! Tu ne vois pas que ce type essaie de nous arnaquer ?
a. simple
How do you write a simple equation?Comment écrit-on une équation simple ?
a. simple
A simple sentence contains a single independent clause.Une phrase simple ne comporte qu'une seule proposition indépendante.
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