B2 adjective Neutre

brazil

/brəˈzɪl/

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

Exemples

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1

She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.

She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.

2

The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.

The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.

3

He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.

He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.

Famille de mots

Nom
Brazil
Adverbe
Brazilianly
Adjectif
Brazilian
Apparenté
Brasilia
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Astuce mémo

Remember the 'Brazil nut'—it is the most common time the word 'Brazil' itself describes an object directly.

Quiz rapide

The ______ economy is the largest in South America, affecting regional trade.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.

everyday

She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.

2

The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.

formal

The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.

3

He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.

informal

He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.

4

The extraction of Brazil wood was a pivotal element of the colonial economy.

academic

The extraction of Brazil wood was a pivotal element of the colonial economy.

5

Our Brazil operations have seen a ten percent growth in the last quarter.

business

Our Brazil operations have seen a ten percent growth in the last quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
Brazil
Adverbe
Brazilianly
Adjectif
Brazilian
Apparenté
Brasilia

Collocations courantes

Brazil nut Brazil nut
Brazil wood Brazil wood
Brazil-based Brazil-based
Brazil-led Brazil-led
Brazil-bound Brazil-bound

Phrases Courantes

Brazil nut

A large three-sided nut from a South American tree

Brazil wood

A heavy wood that yields a red dye

The Brazil Current

A warm water current flowing south along the coast of Brazil

Souvent confondu avec

brazil vs Brazilian

Brazilian is the standard adjective for people and culture, whereas Brazil is usually the noun but acts as an adjective in specific compound names.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'Brazil' as an adjective only in established compound nouns (like Brazil nut) or when forming compound adjectives with hyphens (like Brazil-specific). Use 'Brazilian' for people, language, and general cultural descriptions.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'He is Brazil' when they mean 'He is Brazilian'. 'Brazil' should only be used as a descriptor in specific fixed terms or titles.

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Astuce mémo

Remember the 'Brazil nut'—it is the most common time the word 'Brazil' itself describes an object directly.

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Origine du mot

From the Portuguese 'brasa' meaning 'ember', referring to the bright red color of the brazilwood tree dye.

Modèles grammaticaux

Always capitalized Functions as an attributive noun Often hyphenated when modifying a following noun in business contexts
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Contexte culturel

The name of the country is intrinsically linked to the brazilwood tree, which was the first major export to Europe.

Quiz rapide

The ______ economy is the largest in South America, affecting regional trade.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

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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