B2 adjective محايد

apropos

/ˌæprəˈpoʊ/

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

أمثلة

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1

His joke about the weather was very apropos given the sudden thunderstorm.

His joke about the weather was very fitting considering the sudden thunderstorm.

2

The committee found his suggestions to be highly apropos to the current crisis.

The committee found his suggestions to be very relevant to the current crisis.

3

That's an apropos outfit for a 1920s themed party.

That is a suitable outfit for a 1920s themed party.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
appropriateness
ظرف
apropos
صفة
apropos
مرتبط
relevance
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the French phrase 'à propos', which literally means 'to the purpose'. If something is apropos, it fits the purpose of the moment perfectly.

اختبار سريع

The professor's anecdote was ______ to the lecture on ethics.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: apropos

أمثلة

1

His joke about the weather was very apropos given the sudden thunderstorm.

everyday

His joke about the weather was very fitting considering the sudden thunderstorm.

2

The committee found his suggestions to be highly apropos to the current crisis.

formal

The committee found his suggestions to be very relevant to the current crisis.

3

That's an apropos outfit for a 1920s themed party.

informal

That is a suitable outfit for a 1920s themed party.

4

The author provides an apropos illustration of the theory in the third chapter.

academic

The author provides a pertinent illustration of the theory in the third chapter.

5

The manager's comments regarding efficiency were quite apropos during the quarterly review.

business

The manager's comments regarding efficiency were very applicable during the quarterly review.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
appropriateness
ظرف
apropos
صفة
apropos
مرتبط
relevance

تلازمات شائعة

highly apropos extremely relevant
remarkably apropos notably fitting
apropos comment a relevant remark
quite apropos fairly appropriate
apropos timing perfectly timed

العبارات الشائعة

apropos of nothing

without any connection to what was previously said

apropos of the subject

concerning or regarding the subject

very apropos

extremely fitting for the moment

يُخلط عادةً مع

apropos vs appropriate

'Appropriate' is a more common general-purpose adjective, while 'apropos' often implies perfect timing or a specific relevance to a conversation.

apropos vs approximate

'Approximate' means close to the actual, while 'apropos' means relevant or fitting.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Apropos can be used as an adjective (meaning relevant) or as a preposition followed by 'of' (meaning 'concerning'). When used as an adjective, it usually follows the verb 'to be'.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often misspell the word as 'appropose' or forget that the 's' at the end is silent. Some also use 'apropos' when they simply mean 'good' rather than specifically 'relevant'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the French phrase 'à propos', which literally means 'to the purpose'. If something is apropos, it fits the purpose of the moment perfectly.

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أصل الكلمة

Borrowed from the French phrase 'à propos', literally meaning 'to the purpose' or 'to the point'.

أنماط نحوية

Used as a predicative adjective: 'The remark was apropos.' Used as a preposition with 'of': 'Apropos of your earlier point...' The final 's' is silent.
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السياق الثقافي

The word is frequently used in intellectual or high-level professional discussions to transition between topics or to validate the relevance of a contribution.

اختبار سريع

The professor's anecdote was ______ to the lecture on ethics.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: apropos

كلمات ذات صلة

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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