B2 adjective Neutre

amenity

/əˈmiː.nə.ti/

A feature or facility that provides comfort, convenience, or enjoyment to a place. It typically refers to non-essential but desirable characteristics of a building, neighborhood, or hotel that enhance its overall value and appeal.

Exemples

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The local park is a wonderful amenity for families living in the neighborhood.

The local park is a wonderful amenity for families living in the neighborhood.

2

Urban planning must prioritize the equitable distribution of public amenities across the city.

Urban planning must prioritize the equitable distribution of public amenities across the city.

3

The apartment is small, but it's got great amenities like a gym and a roof terrace.

The apartment is small, but it's got great amenities like a gym and a roof terrace.

Famille de mots

Nom
amenity
Apparenté
amenableness
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'menu'. Just like a menu offers a variety of choices at a restaurant, 'amenities' are the menu of features and comforts offered by a place.

Quiz rapide

The hotel offers a wide range of __________, including an indoor pool and a full-service spa.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : amenities

Exemples

1

The local park is a wonderful amenity for families living in the neighborhood.

everyday

The local park is a wonderful amenity for families living in the neighborhood.

2

Urban planning must prioritize the equitable distribution of public amenities across the city.

formal

Urban planning must prioritize the equitable distribution of public amenities across the city.

3

The apartment is small, but it's got great amenities like a gym and a roof terrace.

informal

The apartment is small, but it's got great amenities like a gym and a roof terrace.

4

Access to basic amenities such as clean water and electricity remains a challenge in rural regions.

academic

Access to basic amenities such as clean water and electricity remains a challenge in rural regions.

5

Our corporate housing package includes premium amenities to ensure the comfort of your executives.

business

Our corporate housing package includes premium amenities to ensure the comfort of your executives.

Famille de mots

Nom
amenity
Apparenté
amenableness

Collocations courantes

public amenity public amenity
basic amenities basic amenities
modern amenities modern amenities
on-site amenities on-site amenities
lack of amenities lack of amenities

Phrases Courantes

social amenities

social amenities

local amenities

local amenities

standard amenities

standard amenities

Souvent confondu avec

amenity vs amenable

Amenity is a noun referring to facilities; amenable is an adjective describing a person who is cooperative or open to suggestion.

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Notes d'usage

The word is most frequently used in the plural form ('amenities') when discussing real estate, tourism, or urban development. It implies something that goes beyond the bare necessities to make life more pleasant.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use this word as an adjective or confuse it with 'amenities' being only high-end luxuries, whereas it can also refer to basic necessities like street lighting.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'menu'. Just like a menu offers a variety of choices at a restaurant, 'amenities' are the menu of features and comforts offered by a place.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'amoenitas', meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delightfulness'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Often used in plural form (amenities) Can be used as a modifier: amenity center
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Contexte culturel

In Western real estate, 'amenities' are a key selling point, often including things like in-unit laundry, gyms, or proximity to transit.

Quiz rapide

The hotel offers a wide range of __________, including an indoor pool and a full-service spa.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : amenities

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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