A2 adjective Neutre #472 le plus courant

current

/ˈkʌr.ənt/

Describes something that is happening, existing, or being used at the present time. It refers to things that are up-to-date and not from the past or the future.

Exemples

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1

What is your current home address?

What is your current home address?

2

The current economic situation is stable.

The current economic situation is stable.

3

I'm not really into current pop music.

I'm not really into current pop music.

Famille de mots

Nom
current
Adverbe
currently
Adjectif
current
Apparenté
currency
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'current' of water in a river; it is always flowing and moving in the present moment.

Quiz rapide

Does the store have the ___ issue of this magazine?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : current

Exemples

1

What is your current home address?

everyday

What is your current home address?

2

The current economic situation is stable.

formal

The current economic situation is stable.

3

I'm not really into current pop music.

informal

I'm not really into current pop music.

4

Current research shows that exercise improves memory.

academic

Current research shows that exercise improves memory.

5

We need to review the current budget before the meeting.

business

We need to review the current budget before the meeting.

Famille de mots

Nom
current
Adverbe
currently
Adjectif
current
Apparenté
currency

Collocations courantes

current events current events
current situation current situation
current version current version
current price current price
current job current job

Phrases Courantes

current affairs

current affairs

current account

current account

at the current time

at the current time

Souvent confondu avec

current vs actual

In many languages, 'actual' means current, but in English, 'actual' means 'real' or 'factually true', while 'current' means 'at this time'.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'current' to describe something that is valid or happening right now. It is most commonly used as an adjective before a noun.

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Erreurs courantes

Many learners say 'my actual job' when they mean 'my current job' (the job they have right now).

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'current' of water in a river; it is always flowing and moving in the present moment.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'currere', which means 'to run', describing something that is 'running' or occurring right now.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used before a noun (attributive position) Usually does not have a comparative form (not 'more current')

Quiz rapide

Does the store have the ___ issue of this magazine?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : current

Mots lis

majority

C1

The greater number or part of a whole, specifically more than half of a total amount or group. It is often used in political or statistical contexts to describe a group that holds the most power or influence.

method

C1

A systematic, logical, and established procedure for accomplishing a task or conducting research. It implies a structured series of steps designed to achieve a specific result or to gain knowledge in a disciplined manner.

occurrence

C1

An occurrence refers to an instance or event where something happens or exists. In a broader sense, it can also describe the frequency or prevalence of a particular phenomenon within a specific context or dataset.

percent

C1

A mathematical term representing a ratio or proportion out of one hundred. It is used extensively to describe changes, statistics, and probabilities in academic and professional contexts.

percentage

C2

A percentage is a rate, number, or amount in each hundred, used to express a proportion or ratio relative to a whole. In academic contexts, it specifically refers to the quantitative measurement of a subset compared to the total population or data set.

periodic

C2

In an academic or library context, a periodic refers to a publication that is issued at regular intervals, such as a scholarly journal, magazine, or newsletter. It is characterized by its recurring nature and is often archived in series to track the development of research or news over time.

principle

B2

A principle is a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or reasoning. It can also refer to a personal code of conduct that guides how an individual chooses to act in various situations.

requirement

C1

A thing that is needed or wanted; a condition that must be met in order to achieve a specific goal or comply with a rule. In formal and academic settings, it often refers to a compulsory qualification or a mandatory standard of performance.

respond

B2

To say or write something as a reply to a question, statement, or letter, or to react to something by taking action. In academic contexts, it often refers to how an organism, system, or person reacts to a specific stimulus or event.

responsive

C1

Characterized by reacting quickly and positively to suggestions, influences, or stimuli. In technical and academic contexts, it describes a system or organism that adapts efficiently to changing conditions or feedback.

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