A2 verb Formel #582 le plus courant

concurrent

/kənˈkʌrənt/

Concurrent describes two or more things that happen or exist at the same time. It is used to show that events or actions are running together rather than one after the other.

Exemples

3 sur 5
1

My brother and I have concurrent swimming lessons every Tuesday.

My brother and I have concurrent swimming lessons every Tuesday.

2

The judge decided that the two prison sentences would be concurrent.

The judge decided that the two prison sentences would be concurrent.

3

I'm trying to handle concurrent chats with three different friends.

I'm trying to handle concurrent chats with three different friends.

Famille de mots

Nom
concurrence
Verb
concur
Adverbe
concurrently
Adjectif
concurrent
Apparenté
concurrency
💡

Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'current' (like a water current). It means two currents of events flowing together at the same time.

Quiz rapide

The two movies had _____ release dates, so they both premiered on Friday.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : concurrent

Exemples

1

My brother and I have concurrent swimming lessons every Tuesday.

everyday

My brother and I have concurrent swimming lessons every Tuesday.

2

The judge decided that the two prison sentences would be concurrent.

formal

The judge decided that the two prison sentences would be concurrent.

3

I'm trying to handle concurrent chats with three different friends.

informal

I'm trying to handle concurrent chats with three different friends.

4

There are concurrent shifts in the economic data across both regions.

academic

There are concurrent shifts in the economic data across both regions.

5

We are managing concurrent projects to meet the end-of-year deadline.

business

We are managing concurrent projects to meet the end-of-year deadline.

Famille de mots

Nom
concurrence
Verb
concur
Adverbe
concurrently
Adjectif
concurrent
Apparenté
concurrency

Collocations courantes

concurrent events events happening at the same time
concurrent sentences legal sentences served at the same time
concurrent users people using a system at the same time
concurrent execution running multiple tasks at once
concurrent development working on parts of a project at the same time

Phrases Courantes

concurrent with

happening at the same time as something else

in concurrence

in agreement or happening together

run concurrent

to happen at the same time

Souvent confondu avec

concurrent vs consecutive

Consecutive means one after another (1, 2, 3), while concurrent means at the same time (all at once).

📝

Notes d'usage

Use 'concurrent' when you want to sound more formal than 'at the same time.' It is very common in legal, computer science, and project management contexts.

⚠️

Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'concurrent' as a verb, but it is an adjective. Use the verb 'concur' if you mean to agree or happen at once.

💡

Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'current' (like a water current). It means two currents of events flowing together at the same time.

📖

Origine du mot

From the Latin 'concurrens', meaning 'running together'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., concurrent events) Used after a linking verb (e.g., The sessions were concurrent) Often followed by the preposition 'with'
🌍

Contexte culturel

In the US legal system, concurrent sentences allow a prisoner to serve multiple punishments at once, which is a frequent topic in news reports.

Quiz rapide

The two movies had _____ release dates, so they both premiered on Friday.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : concurrent

Mots lis

overhospence

C1

Describing a quality of being excessively or intrusively hospitable to the point of making a guest feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable. It implies that the host's efforts to be welcoming have crossed a boundary into being burdensome or stifling.

excelership

C1

Describing a state of superior leadership and technical mastery, particularly within a corporate or organizational structure. It characterizes individuals or actions that demonstrate both exceptional performance and the ability to guide others toward high-level goals.

homosophful

C1

Describing a state of possessing shared wisdom or having a mindset that aligns with universal human understanding. It is often used to characterize individuals or groups that exhibit profound, common-sense insight or an intellectual harmony with their community.

abphotoion

C1

To remove or displace an ion from a molecular structure using concentrated light energy or radiation. It is a specialized term used in advanced physics and chemical engineering to describe the precise detachment of particles via photon interaction.

undertrudless

C1

To execute a series of tasks or navigate a complex system with a complete absence of resistance or friction. It implies bypassing the usual 'trudge' or difficulty associated with a process, often in a mechanical or systematic way.

prodentation

C1

Characterized by the forward projection or protrusion of teeth or tooth-like structures. It is a specialized term used primarily in anatomical, biological, or technical descriptions to indicate a feature that juts outward.

regratine

C1

Regratine refers to the historical trade practice of purchasing commodities, particularly food, at a market and reselling them in the same or a nearby market at an inflated price. It was traditionally considered a form of unethical profiteering or price manipulation in medieval and early modern economic systems.

prehabment

C1

The process of engaging in physical conditioning and strengthening exercises prior to a surgical procedure or a period of intense physical exertion. It is used to improve physiological resilience, reduce the risk of injury, and accelerate the subsequent recovery process.

anteregess

C1

A specialized term used primarily in academic and logical testing contexts to describe a preliminary stage of advancement or a forward-moving phase that precedes a primary event. It represents an initial step in a sequence that establishes the necessary conditions for further progress.

inclarive

C1

A noun referring to a rhetorical or logical construct that is intentionally broad yet lacks specific detail, often used to encompass various possibilities without committing to one. It describes a state where inclusion is prioritized over precision, leading to a calculated ambiguity.

C'tait utile ?
Pas encore de commentaires. Soyez le premier à partager vos idées !

Commencez à apprendre les langues gratuitement

Commence Gratuitement