B2 adjective Neutre

anonymous

/əˈnɒnɪməs/

Describes a person not identified by name, or a creative work where the author's identity is withheld or unknown. It is frequently used in contexts involving privacy, security, or when someone wishes to avoid public recognition.

Exemples

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1

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

2

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

3

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

Famille de mots

Nom
anonymity
Verb
anonymize
Adverbe
anonymously
Adjectif
anonymous
Apparenté
anonymization
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'A-Non-Name': 'A' (without) + 'Non' (no) + 'Name' (nym). It literally means having no name.

Quiz rapide

The witness provided an ____ tip to the police to help solve the case without revealing their identity.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : anonymous

Exemples

1

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

everyday

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

2

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

formal

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

3

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

informal

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

4

Participants in the study completed an anonymous questionnaire to ensure their privacy was protected.

academic

Participants in the study completed an anonymous questionnaire to ensure their privacy was protected.

5

An anonymous donor contributed one million dollars to the university's scholarship fund.

business

An anonymous donor contributed one million dollars to the university's scholarship fund.

Famille de mots

Nom
anonymity
Verb
anonymize
Adverbe
anonymously
Adjectif
anonymous
Apparenté
anonymization

Collocations courantes

anonymous source anonymous source
remain anonymous remain anonymous
anonymous donation anonymous donation
anonymous tip anonymous tip
strictly anonymous strictly anonymous

Phrases Courantes

anonymous tip-off

anonymous tip-off

anonymous feedback

anonymous feedback

choose to remain anonymous

choose to remain anonymous

Souvent confondu avec

anonymous vs unanimous

Unanimous means everyone is in complete agreement, whereas anonymous means the identity is unknown.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word when you want to highlight that a person's name is not being shared, whether by choice or because it is unknown. It is common in journalism, law, and online interactions.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse the pronunciation and spelling with 'unanimous'. Remember that 'an-on' refers to 'no name'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'A-Non-Name': 'A' (without) + 'Non' (no) + 'Name' (nym). It literally means having no name.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek 'anonymos', combining 'an-' (without) and 'onyma' (name).

Modèles grammaticaux

Used before a noun (an anonymous caller) Used after a linking verb (He wished to remain anonymous)
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Contexte culturel

In internet culture, 'Anonymous' is also the name of a well-known decentralized international activist and hacktivist collective.

Quiz rapide

The witness provided an ____ tip to the police to help solve the case without revealing their identity.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : anonymous

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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