B2 noun Neutre

breezy

/ˈbriːzi/

Describes weather that is pleasantly windy with light gusts of air. It can also describe a person's demeanor or a style of writing that is relaxed, confident, and informal.

Exemples

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1

It was a breezy day at the coast, making the heat much more bearable.

The weather was pleasantly windy by the sea, which helped cool down the temperature.

2

The author's breezy prose style makes the dense historical subject matter accessible to general readers.

The writer's relaxed and informal way of writing helps readers understand difficult history.

3

She walked into the meeting with a breezy confidence that immediately put everyone at ease.

She entered the room with a relaxed and cheerful attitude that made others feel comfortable.

Famille de mots

Nom
breeziness
Adverbe
breezily
Adjectif
breezy
Apparenté
breeze
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'ee' sounds in 'breezy' like a 'bee' flying easily and cheerfully through a light wind.

Quiz rapide

The ______ morning air made our walk along the beach feel incredibly refreshing.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : breezy

Exemples

1

It was a breezy day at the coast, making the heat much more bearable.

everyday

The weather was pleasantly windy by the sea, which helped cool down the temperature.

2

The author's breezy prose style makes the dense historical subject matter accessible to general readers.

academic

The writer's relaxed and informal way of writing helps readers understand difficult history.

3

She walked into the meeting with a breezy confidence that immediately put everyone at ease.

business

She entered the room with a relaxed and cheerful attitude that made others feel comfortable.

4

The report provides a breezy overview of the project's success without getting bogged down in technical details.

formal

The document gives a quick and casual summary of the results without being too formal.

5

Don't worry about the dress code; it's just a breezy backyard party.

informal

The party is casual and relaxed, so you do not need to dress formally.

Famille de mots

Nom
breeziness
Adverbe
breezily
Adjectif
breezy
Apparenté
breeze

Collocations courantes

breezy afternoon A day with light, pleasant wind.
breezy manner A relaxed and cheerful way of behaving.
breezy style An informal and easy-to-read approach.
breezy confidence A relaxed type of self-assurance.
light and breezy Something that is easygoing and not serious.

Phrases Courantes

bright and breezy

To be full of energy and cheerful.

breeze through

To complete a task easily (verb phrase related to the root).

a breezy character

A person who is relaxed and not easily worried.

Souvent confondu avec

breezy vs windy

Windy often implies strong, potentially annoying wind, while breezy is usually light and pleasant.

breezy vs breathless

Breathless refers to a lack of air or being out of breath, whereas breezy refers to the presence of moving air.

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Notes d'usage

While 'breezy' literally refers to weather, it is frequently used figuratively to describe social interactions or creative works that feel light and unburdened.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'breezy' to describe a very strong storm, but it should only be used for light, refreshing winds.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'ee' sounds in 'breezy' like a 'bee' flying easily and cheerfully through a light wind.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the noun 'breeze', which comes from the Old Spanish and Portuguese 'brisa', meaning a cold northeast wind.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an adjective before a noun: 'a breezy day'. Used as a predicate adjective: 'the weather is breezy'. Comparative and superlative forms: 'breezier', 'breeziest'.
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Contexte culturel

In English-speaking cultures, being 'breezy' is often a desirable social trait, suggesting one is cool-headed and not overly dramatic.

Quiz rapide

The ______ morning air made our walk along the beach feel incredibly refreshing.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : breezy

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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