C1 adjective Neutre

agenda

/əˈdʒen.də/

A list of items to be discussed or acted upon during a meeting or a specific period. It can also refer to the underlying goals or ulterior motives of an individual or organization.

Exemples

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I've got a busy agenda today, starting with the grocery store and ending with a gym session.

I've got a busy agenda today, starting with the grocery store and ending with a gym session.

2

The chairperson requested that all members review the agenda before the session commences.

The chairperson requested that all members review the agenda before the session commences.

3

So, what's the agenda for this weekend? Are we going to the beach or staying in?

So, what's the agenda for this weekend? Are we going to the beach or staying in?

Famille de mots

Nom
agenda
Verb
agendize
Adjectif
agendal
Apparenté
agendum
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'AGEnts on an agenDA'. Agents often have a secret plan or list of things they need to do.

Quiz rapide

The marketing team has a very ambitious ________ for the product launch next month.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

I've got a busy agenda today, starting with the grocery store and ending with a gym session.

everyday

I've got a busy agenda today, starting with the grocery store and ending with a gym session.

2

The chairperson requested that all members review the agenda before the session commences.

formal

The chairperson requested that all members review the agenda before the session commences.

3

So, what's the agenda for this weekend? Are we going to the beach or staying in?

informal

So, what's the agenda for this weekend? Are we going to the beach or staying in?

4

The research agenda explores the intersections of cognitive linguistics and artificial intelligence.

academic

The research agenda explores the intersections of cognitive linguistics and artificial intelligence.

5

Expanding into the European market is at the top of our corporate agenda for the next fiscal year.

business

Expanding into the European market is at the top of our corporate agenda for the next fiscal year.

Famille de mots

Nom
agenda
Verb
agendize
Adjectif
agendal
Apparenté
agendum

Collocations courantes

hidden agenda hidden agenda
on the agenda on the agenda
set the agenda set the agenda
political agenda political agenda
top of the agenda top of the agenda

Phrases Courantes

hidden agenda

a secret motive or ulterior purpose

on the agenda

scheduled to be discussed or dealt with

set the agenda

to dictate which topics are considered important

Souvent confondu avec

agenda vs schedule

A schedule is a timeline of when things happen, whereas an agenda is a list of what topics or goals will be addressed.

agenda vs itinerary

An itinerary specifically refers to a planned route or journey.

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Notes d'usage

In professional settings, 'agenda' usually refers to a physical or digital document. In political or social commentary, it often carries a slightly negative connotation of having a biased or secret plan.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'agenda' as a plural noun (because of its Latin roots), but in modern English, it is treated as a singular countable noun (e.g., 'The agenda is long,' not 'The agenda are long').

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'AGEnts on an agenDA'. Agents often have a secret plan or list of things they need to do.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'agenda', meaning 'things to be done', which is the neuter plural of 'agendus'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Takes singular verbs Commonly used with the preposition 'on'
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Contexte culturel

In Western corporate culture, sticking strictly to the agenda is seen as a sign of efficiency and respect for time.

Quiz rapide

The marketing team has a very ambitious ________ for the product launch next month.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

antibody

B2

A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.

vaccine

B2

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

vaccination

B2

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.

immunization

B2

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.

injection

B2

An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.

medication

B2

To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.

prescription

B2

Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.

antibiotic

B2

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

anesthetic

B2

A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.

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