B2 adjective Neutre

brawl

/brɔːl/

A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.

Exemples

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1

The police were called to break up a brawl that started outside the nightclub.

The police were called to break up a brawl that started outside the nightclub.

2

The witness provided a detailed account of the brawl that erupted following the political rally.

The witness provided a detailed account of the brawl that erupted following the political rally.

3

Things got crazy at the game and a massive brawl broke out in the stands.

Things got crazy at the game and a massive brawl broke out in the stands.

Famille de mots

Nom
brawl
Verb
brawl
Adjectif
brawling
Apparenté
brawler
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'brawl' as a 'ball' of people 'rawling' (fighting) on the ground. The 'b' is for big, and 'rawl' sounds like 'raw' energy.

Quiz rapide

The referee had to intervene when a ______ broke out between the players on the field.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brawl

Exemples

1

The police were called to break up a brawl that started outside the nightclub.

everyday

The police were called to break up a brawl that started outside the nightclub.

2

The witness provided a detailed account of the brawl that erupted following the political rally.

formal

The witness provided a detailed account of the brawl that erupted following the political rally.

3

Things got crazy at the game and a massive brawl broke out in the stands.

informal

Things got crazy at the game and a massive brawl broke out in the stands.

4

Historical records indicate that the brawl between the two factions led to a significant shift in local governance.

academic

Historical records indicate that the brawl between the two factions led to a significant shift in local governance.

5

Although the negotiations were heated, the partners managed to resolve their differences without a public brawl.

business

Although the negotiations were heated, the partners managed to resolve their differences without a public brawl.

Famille de mots

Nom
brawl
Verb
brawl
Adjectif
brawling
Apparenté
brawler

Collocations courantes

bar brawl bar brawl
drunken brawl drunken brawl
break up a brawl break up a brawl
spark a brawl spark a brawl
street brawl street brawl

Phrases Courantes

pick a brawl

to deliberately start a fight

drawn into a brawl

to become involved in a fight unintentionally

free-for-all brawl

a fight where anyone can join and there are no rules

Souvent confondu avec

brawl vs sprawl

Sprawl refers to spreading out in an untidy way, while brawl refers to a physical fight.

brawl vs quarrel

A quarrel is usually a verbal argument, whereas a brawl is typically physical and violent.

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Notes d'usage

The word is most commonly used to describe group fights in public settings rather than a private or one-on-one boxing match. It carries a connotation of chaos and lack of discipline.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'brawl' to describe a simple disagreement; remember that 'brawl' almost always implies physical contact and noise.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'brawl' as a 'ball' of people 'rawling' (fighting) on the ground. The 'b' is for big, and 'rawl' sounds like 'raw' energy.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle English 'brallen', meaning to cry out or boast, possibly related to the Dutch 'brallen'.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun intransitive verb regular verb conjugation: brawl, brawled, brawling
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Contexte culturel

Brawls are frequently mentioned in news reports regarding sports hooliganism or late-night incidents in entertainment districts.

Quiz rapide

The referee had to intervene when a ______ broke out between the players on the field.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brawl

Mots lis

badly

A1

In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.

lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.

skull

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.

shy

A1

Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.

shorts

A1

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

meadow

A1

A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.

disrupt

A1

To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.

scary

A1

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

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