A2 noun Neutre #350 le plus courant

behavior

/bɪˈheɪvjər/

Behavior is the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves, especially toward others. it describes both specific actions in a single moment and a general pattern of how someone usually acts.

Exemples

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1

His behavior at the party was very friendly and polite.

His actions at the social event were welcoming and well-mannered.

2

The committee expects professional behavior from all its members.

The group requires a high standard of conduct from everyone involved.

3

I don't like my dog's behavior when he sees a cat.

I dislike the way my dog acts when he spots a cat.

Famille de mots

Nom
behavior
Verb
behave
Adverbe
behaviorally
Adjectif
behavioral
Apparenté
behaviorism
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Astuce mémo

Think 'Be-Have': To 'be' a good person, you must 'have' good actions.

Quiz rapide

The teacher praised the students for their excellent ______ during the school trip.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : behavior

Exemples

1

His behavior at the party was very friendly and polite.

everyday

His actions at the social event were welcoming and well-mannered.

2

The committee expects professional behavior from all its members.

formal

The group requires a high standard of conduct from everyone involved.

3

I don't like my dog's behavior when he sees a cat.

informal

I dislike the way my dog acts when he spots a cat.

4

Research shows that diet can influence the behavior of laboratory mice.

academic

Studies indicate that food can change how lab mice act.

5

Any aggressive behavior in the office will result in a warning.

business

Acting in an angry or violent way at work will lead to disciplinary action.

Famille de mots

Nom
behavior
Verb
behave
Adverbe
behaviorally
Adjectif
behavioral
Apparenté
behaviorism

Collocations courantes

good behavior acting in a way that is helpful or follows rules
human behavior the way that people generally act
social behavior how a person acts around other people
abnormal behavior acting in a way that is strange or unusual
automatic behavior acting without thinking about it

Phrases Courantes

on one's best behavior

trying very hard to be polite and act correctly

learned behavior

an action that is taught rather than natural

pattern of behavior

a way of acting that happens many times

Souvent confondu avec

behavior vs attitude

Attitude is how you feel or think inside, while behavior is what you actually do that others can see.

behavior vs manners

Manners are specific polite habits (like saying please), whereas behavior is the total way you act.

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Notes d'usage

The word can be used as an uncountable noun for general conduct, but can be plural (behaviors) when scientists discuss specific types of actions.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget that 'behavior' is American spelling and 'behaviour' is British; both are correct but try not to mix them in the same text.

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Astuce mémo

Think 'Be-Have': To 'be' a good person, you must 'have' good actions.

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Origine du mot

From the verb 'behave', which comes from 'be-' (completely) and 'have' (to hold or conduct oneself).

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable (common) countable (scientific context) followed by 'toward' or 'towards'
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, children are taught that 'good behavior' means being quiet and following instructions from adults.

Quiz rapide

The teacher praised the students for their excellent ______ during the school trip.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : behavior

Expressions liées

Mots lis

ancarny

C1

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tripendward

C1

Describing a trajectory, movement, or orientation directed toward a three-fold suspension or a point supported by three distinct anchors. It characterizes an object or path that leans toward a junction where three entities or supports meet.

synacrness

C1

Describing a quality of simultaneous acute precision and synchronized coordination. It refers to the state where multiple sharp or intense elements occur at once with perfect alignment.

unmalance

C1

A state of persistent or structural lack of equilibrium, specifically when this lack of balance leads to a detrimental or inefficient outcome. It is often used in technical or test-specific environments to describe systems where the distribution of elements is intentionally or erroneously skewed.

comtermness

C1

To engage in the process of establishing common terminology or shared linguistic understanding within a specific group. It involves negotiating and refining definitions to ensure all parties are aligned on technical concepts.

semifinism

C1

Relating to a state of partial completion or an intermediate stage in a process where a final goal is reached in function but not in form. It describes something that is operational yet lacks the definitive polish or finality of a completed work.

revaltion

C1

A revelation is the act of revealing or disclosing a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made in a dramatic way. It can also refer to a divine or supernatural disclosure of information to humanity.

bifugcy

C1

To divide or branch into two distinct, often divergent paths or outcomes, typically used in contexts involving complex decision-making or evolutionary processes. It implies a definitive split where the resulting entities develop independently and no longer overlap.

intravictship

C1

Describing the internal relations, dynamics, or psychological states that exist within a group sharing a common victory or high-status achievement. It refers specifically to the nuances of interaction between members who are part of the same successful collective.

antimanment

C1

The systematic opposition to or reversal of human management and intervention within a specific system or environment. It typically refers to the policy of allowing natural or organic processes to occur without external control or supervision.

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