central
Located in the middle of an area or object. It also refers to something that is the most important or main part of a system, idea, or organization.
Exemples
3 sur 5The central bus station is very close to my apartment.
The main bus station is located near my home.
The central theme of the conference will be sustainable energy.
The main topic of the meeting is going to be clean energy.
Let's meet at a central spot so nobody has to walk too far.
Let's meet in a middle location so it is easy for everyone.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Central Park' in New York; it is a park right in the middle (center) of the city.
Quiz rapide
The hotel is in a _____ location, making it easy to visit all the museums.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : central
Exemples
The central bus station is very close to my apartment.
everydayThe main bus station is located near my home.
The central theme of the conference will be sustainable energy.
formalThe main topic of the meeting is going to be clean energy.
Let's meet at a central spot so nobody has to walk too far.
informalLet's meet in a middle location so it is easy for everyone.
Economic growth is central to the government's long-term plan.
academicMoney growth is the most important part of the government's plan.
We need to move all files to a central server for better security.
businessWe must put all files on one main computer to keep them safe.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
central nervous system
the brain and spinal cord
front and central
in a very noticeable or important position
central processing unit
the main part of a computer (CPU)
Souvent confondu avec
Center is usually a noun (a place) or a verb, while central is the adjective used to describe that place or importance.
Middle usually refers to physical position, while central can mean both physical position and level of importance.
Notes d'usage
Use 'central' when you want to emphasize that something is the 'heart' of a system or the most convenient point for everyone to reach.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'the center station' instead of 'the central station'. Remember to use the adjective form before the noun.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Central Park' in New York; it is a park right in the middle (center) of the city.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'centralis', coming from 'centrum', which means the sharp point of a compass or the middle of a circle.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many cities, the 'Central Business District' (CBD) is the recognized name for the downtown area where commerce happens.
Quiz rapide
The hotel is in a _____ location, making it easy to visit all the museums.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : central
Expressions liées
Mots lis
to
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1This 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
A1The 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
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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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