B2 adjective Neutre

adaptation

/ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/

Adaptation is the process of changing something so that it is suitable for a new purpose, situation, or environment. It can also refer to a movie, television program, or stage play that is based on a written work like a book.

Exemples

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Making small adaptations to your home can help you stay independent as you get older.

Making small adaptations to your home can help you stay independent as you get older.

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The adaptation of the curriculum is necessary to accommodate students with different learning abilities.

The adaptation of the curriculum is necessary to accommodate students with different learning abilities.

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Did you see the latest adaptation of that vampire novel? It was better than the book!

Did you see the latest adaptation of that vampire novel? It was better than the book!

Famille de mots

Nom
adaptation
Verb
adapt
Adverbe
adaptively
Adjectif
adaptive
Apparenté
adaptability
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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'Adaptor' plug. Just as an adaptor lets you use your phone charger in a different country, 'adaptation' is about changing to fit a new environment.

Quiz rapide

The BBC's new _____ of the Sherlock Holmes stories has been very popular with modern audiences.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : adaptation

Exemples

1

Making small adaptations to your home can help you stay independent as you get older.

everyday

Making small adaptations to your home can help you stay independent as you get older.

2

The adaptation of the curriculum is necessary to accommodate students with different learning abilities.

formal

The adaptation of the curriculum is necessary to accommodate students with different learning abilities.

3

Did you see the latest adaptation of that vampire novel? It was better than the book!

informal

Did you see the latest adaptation of that vampire novel? It was better than the book!

4

Biological adaptation occurs over many generations as species respond to environmental pressures.

academic

Biological adaptation occurs over many generations as species respond to environmental pressures.

5

The successful adaptation of our marketing strategy for the Asian market led to a 20% increase in sales.

business

The successful adaptation of our marketing strategy for the Asian market led to a 20% increase in sales.

Famille de mots

Nom
adaptation
Verb
adapt
Adverbe
adaptively
Adjectif
adaptive
Apparenté
adaptability

Collocations courantes

film adaptation film adaptation
climate adaptation climate adaptation
cultural adaptation cultural adaptation
process of adaptation process of adaptation
successful adaptation successful adaptation

Phrases Courantes

screen adaptation

screen adaptation

biological adaptation

biological adaptation

adaptation to change

adaptation to change

Souvent confondu avec

adaptation vs adoption

Adoption is the act of taking something over as it is, while adaptation involves changing something to make it fit a new context.

adaptation vs adjustment

An adjustment is usually a minor change, whereas an adaptation often implies a more significant or structural change.

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Notes d'usage

The word is commonly used in both scientific contexts (biology/evolution) and creative contexts (books becoming movies). It functions as both a countable noun (a specific movie) and an uncountable noun (the general process of adjusting).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word as 'adaption' (missing the second 'a'), or confuse it with 'adoption' in sentences about cultural change.

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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'Adaptor' plug. Just as an adaptor lets you use your phone charger in a different country, 'adaptation' is about changing to fit a new environment.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'adaptare', which means 'to fit to' or 'to adjust'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable: 'There have been many adaptations of Hamlet.' Uncountable: 'Adaptation is key to survival in the wild.' Noun + of + noun: 'The adaptation of the novel...'
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Contexte culturel

In English-speaking culture, film adaptations of classic literature are a major part of the cinema industry and often spark debates about whether the 'book was better.'

Quiz rapide

The BBC's new _____ of the Sherlock Holmes stories has been very popular with modern audiences.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : adaptation

Mots lis

boned

B2

Primarily used as an adjective, 'boned' describes something that has a specific type of skeletal structure or a piece of meat from which the bones have been removed. In the context of garments, it refers to items reinforced with stiff strips, such as a corset, to maintain a specific shape.

boneyard

B2

A boneyard is a place where old, discarded, or obsolete items—typically large machinery like aircraft or vehicles—are stored or dismantled for parts. It is also an informal or regional term for a cemetery or burial ground.

bonfire

B2

A large, controlled outdoor fire lit for celebration, signaling, or to dispose of garden waste. It is typically much larger than a standard campfire and is often the centerpiece of a social or cultural event.

bongo

B2

To play the bongo drums or to strike a surface rhythmically and repeatedly with the fingers or palms. In academic or technical contexts, it often refers to the specific percussive action used in ethnomusicology or the observation of rhythmic motor patterns in behavioral studies.

bonito

B2

A bonito is a medium-sized, predatory marine fish belonging to the Scombridae family, which also includes tuna and mackerel. In culinary contexts, it is most famous for being dried, fermented, and smoked to create flakes used in Japanese stocks and seasonings.

bonkers

B2

An informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is crazy, insane, or highly eccentric. It can refer to a person's mental state, a chaotic situation, or an idea that seems completely absurd or wild.

bonny

B2

An adjective primarily used in British and Scottish English to describe someone, especially a woman or child, who is physically attractive, healthy, and cheerful. It conveys a sense of natural beauty combined with a robust or wholesome appearance.

bonsai

B2

Relating to the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers through careful pruning and wiring. When used as an adjective, it describes plants or objects that have been miniaturized or styled according to these aesthetic principles.

bony

B2

Describes someone or a part of the body that is very thin, allowing the underlying bone structure to be seen or felt. It also refers to anything made of or resembling bone, particularly in biological or anatomical contexts.

boo

B2

In informal contexts, 'boo' can be used as an adjective to describe something that is disappointing, poor in quality, or undesirable. It is more commonly recognized as a sound of disapproval or a slang term of endearment, but its use as a descriptor for 'bad' is found in specific colloquial dialects.

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