A1 noun Neutre #2,678 le plus courant

comic

/ˈkɒmɪk/

A magazine or book that tells a story through a series of pictures and drawings. It usually includes speech bubbles or short text to explain what the characters are saying or doing.

Exemples

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1

I bought a new comic at the bookstore today.

I purchased a new illustrated storybook at the shop today.

2

The institution maintains an archive of every historical comic published.

The organization keeps a collection of every historical illustrated book printed.

3

Check out this cool comic I found!

Look at this great illustrated book I discovered!

Famille de mots

Nom
comic
Adverbe
comically
Adjectif
comical
Apparenté
comedian
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Astuce mémo

Think of COMIC as 'COlored Pictures, Many Interesting Characters'.

Quiz rapide

Spider-Man is my favorite character in this ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : comic

Exemples

1

I bought a new comic at the bookstore today.

everyday

I purchased a new illustrated storybook at the shop today.

2

The institution maintains an archive of every historical comic published.

formal

The organization keeps a collection of every historical illustrated book printed.

3

Check out this cool comic I found!

informal

Look at this great illustrated book I discovered!

4

The professor analyzed the narrative structure of the classic comic.

academic

The teacher studied the story layout of the traditional illustrated book.

5

We are launching a promotional comic to explain our services.

business

We are starting an advertising illustrated book to describe our work.

Famille de mots

Nom
comic
Adverbe
comically
Adjectif
comical
Apparenté
comedian

Collocations courantes

read a comic to look at and understand an illustrated storybook
comic strip a short series of drawings in a newspaper
comic book hero a brave character from an illustrated story
digital comic an illustrated storybook read on a computer or phone
collect comics to keep many illustrated books as a hobby

Phrases Courantes

comic relief

a funny part that makes a serious story feel lighter

stand-up comic

a person who tells jokes on a stage

comic timing

the ability to say something funny at exactly the right moment

Souvent confondu avec

comic vs comedian

A 'comic' can be a book or a person, but 'comedian' only refers to the person telling jokes.

comic vs comedy

A 'comedy' is a genre of funny entertainment, while a 'comic' is the physical book with pictures.

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Notes d'usage

At the A1 level, 'comic' is most commonly used to mean 'comic book'. It can also refer to a person who tells jokes, but that is less frequent in beginner vocabulary.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I read a comedy' when they actually mean 'I read a comic book'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of COMIC as 'COlored Pictures, Many Interesting Characters'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek word 'komikos', which relates to comedy and making people laugh.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one comic, two comics Often used as a compound noun: comic book
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Contexte culturel

Comics are a major part of global pop culture, especially in the US (superheroes) and Japan (manga).

Quiz rapide

Spider-Man is my favorite character in this ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : comic

Mots lis

obgenly

C1

Describing qualities or characteristics that are intrinsic, fundamental, or naturally occurring within a specific category, class, or genus. It suggests that a trait is not acquired through external influence but is a core component of the entity's classification.

bilabancy

C1

To alternate or waver between two specific choices, conditions, or states in a rhythmic or repetitive manner. It describes both the physical movement of shifting weight and the mental process of indecision between two poles.

homomemy

C1

Describing a state of identical or near-perfect replication of a conceptual or structural unit within a system. It is used to characterize patterns where a 'meme' or fundamental component remains unchanged across various iterations or transmissions.

synformile

C1

A synformile is a specialized structural unit or component designed to precisely match or align with a corresponding external template or matrix. In technical contexts, it refers to an element that maintains spatial consistency and structural parity within a larger system.

antesophtion

C1

Describing a state, concept, or period existing before the attainment of philosophical wisdom or intellectual sophistication. It refers to rudimentary or naive perspectives that have not yet been refined by deep critical thought or scholarly maturity.

contrafidable

C1

To formally challenge or invalidate a statement or agreement by presenting evidence that contradicts a previously established position of trust. It is used primarily in legal or high-stakes contexts when one party acts against a confidential understanding.

autotegious

C1

To provide oneself with a protective covering or to self-shield against external environmental factors. It typically describes the action of an organism or system creating its own defensive layer or housing without outside assistance.

monoonymism

C1

The practice or state of being known by a single name (a mononym) rather than a multi-part name including a surname. This phenomenon is frequently observed in historical records, the arts, and specific cultural naming conventions.

proscribhood

C1

Relating to the state or quality of being officially forbidden, denounced, or legally excluded from society. It describes an entity, person, or practice that exists under a formal ban or a condition of social ostracism.

supercuracy

C1

A level of precision that exceeds standard or expected limits, often used in technical, scientific, or computational contexts to describe near-perfect accuracy. It signifies the achievement of performance that is significantly higher than conventional benchmarks, particularly in data processing or high-end instrumentation.

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