B2 adjective Neutre

alarm

/əˈlɑːrmd/

Describing a state of being worried, frightened, or concerned that something dangerous or unpleasant is happening. It is typically used to characterize a person's reaction to sudden bad news or a potential threat.

Exemples

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1

I was alarmed to see how much weight he had lost since our last meeting.

I was alarmed to see how much weight he had lost since our last meeting.

2

The government is deeply alarmed by the recent increase in inflation rates.

The government is deeply alarmed by the recent increase in inflation rates.

3

Don't look so alarmed; it’s just a harmless spider.

Don't look so alarmed; it’s just a harmless spider.

Famille de mots

Nom
alarm
Verb
alarm
Adverbe
alarmingly
Adjectif
alarmed
Apparenté
alarmist
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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'alarm' clock going off unexpectedly; the feeling you have when you jump out of bed is being 'alarmed'.

Quiz rapide

The residents were ______ by the smell of smoke coming from the basement.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : alarmed

Exemples

1

I was alarmed to see how much weight he had lost since our last meeting.

everyday

I was alarmed to see how much weight he had lost since our last meeting.

2

The government is deeply alarmed by the recent increase in inflation rates.

formal

The government is deeply alarmed by the recent increase in inflation rates.

3

Don't look so alarmed; it’s just a harmless spider.

informal

Don't look so alarmed; it’s just a harmless spider.

4

Environmental scientists are increasingly alarmed at the rate of glacial retreat.

academic

Environmental scientists are increasingly alarmed at the rate of glacial retreat.

5

Stakeholders were alarmed by the CEO's sudden decision to resign.

business

Stakeholders were alarmed by the CEO's sudden decision to resign.

Famille de mots

Nom
alarm
Verb
alarm
Adverbe
alarmingly
Adjectif
alarmed
Apparenté
alarmist

Collocations courantes

deeply alarmed deeply alarmed
alarmed at alarmed at
alarmed by alarmed by
look alarmed look alarmed
increasingly alarmed increasingly alarmed

Phrases Courantes

sound the alarm

sound the alarm

false alarm

false alarm

alarm bells ringing

alarm bells ringing

Souvent confondu avec

alarm vs alarming

Alarming describes the cause (the news was alarming), while alarmed describes the person's feeling (I was alarmed by the news).

alarm vs alert

Alert means being watchful and ready to act, whereas alarmed focuses on the feeling of fear or worry.

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Notes d'usage

The adjective 'alarmed' is most commonly followed by the prepositions 'at' or 'by'. It can also be followed by a 'to-infinitive' or a 'that-clause'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the base noun 'alarm' when they should use the participial adjective 'alarmed' to describe a person's feelings.

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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'alarm' clock going off unexpectedly; the feeling you have when you jump out of bed is being 'alarmed'.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French phrase 'à l'arme', literally meaning 'to arms!' or 'to your weapons!'.

Modèles grammaticaux

alarmed + at/by + noun alarmed + to find/see/hear alarmed + that + clause

Quiz rapide

The residents were ______ by the smell of smoke coming from the basement.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : alarmed

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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