C1 adjective Littéraire

desophure

/diːˈsɒfjʊər/

Describing something that has been intentionally stripped of unnecessary complexity or artificial sophistication to reveal its raw, fundamental nature. It is typically used in specialized contexts to describe an aesthetic, methodology, or lifestyle that rejects the ornate in favor of the essential.

Exemples

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I prefer a desophure look for my garden, focusing on local plants rather than exotic imports.

I prefer a desophure look for my garden, focusing on local plants rather than exotic imports.

2

The committee requested a desophure report that focused strictly on the raw data without rhetorical flourishes.

The committee requested a desophure report that focused strictly on the raw data without rhetorical flourishes.

3

The vibe at the new cafe was totally desophure, just plain wood tables and excellent coffee.

The vibe at the new cafe was totally desophure, just plain wood tables and excellent coffee.

Famille de mots

Nom
desophurity
Verb
desophurate
Adverbe
desophurely
Adjectif
desophure
Apparenté
desophuration
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'De-' (remove) + 'Soph' (sophistication) + 'ure' (pure). It's removing the fancy parts to keep it pure.

Quiz rapide

The architect chose a ______ style for the monastery, avoiding all gold leaf and marble.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : desophure

Exemples

1

I prefer a desophure look for my garden, focusing on local plants rather than exotic imports.

everyday

I prefer a desophure look for my garden, focusing on local plants rather than exotic imports.

2

The committee requested a desophure report that focused strictly on the raw data without rhetorical flourishes.

formal

The committee requested a desophure report that focused strictly on the raw data without rhetorical flourishes.

3

The vibe at the new cafe was totally desophure, just plain wood tables and excellent coffee.

informal

The vibe at the new cafe was totally desophure, just plain wood tables and excellent coffee.

4

The researcher adopted a desophure methodology to minimize extraneous variables in the social experiment.

academic

The researcher adopted a desophure methodology to minimize extraneous variables in the social experiment.

5

We need a desophure marketing strategy that speaks directly to the consumer's most basic needs.

business

We need a desophure marketing strategy that speaks directly to the consumer's most basic needs.

Famille de mots

Nom
desophurity
Verb
desophurate
Adverbe
desophurely
Adjectif
desophure
Apparenté
desophuration

Collocations courantes

desophure aesthetic desophure aesthetic
desophure approach desophure approach
desophure lifestyle desophure lifestyle
desophure design desophure design
strictly desophure strictly desophure

Phrases Courantes

in a desophure state

in a desophure state

keep it desophure

keep it desophure

the desophure truth

the desophure truth

Souvent confondu avec

desophure vs disfigure

Disfigure means to mar the appearance of something, whereas desophure refers to removing sophistication for simplicity.

desophure vs sophomoric

Sophomoric refers to intellectual pretension or immaturity, while desophure is a deliberate choice of simplicity.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word when you want to emphasize that the lack of complexity is a deliberate choice for the sake of honesty or efficiency. It is more precise than 'simple' because it implies the removal of prior sophistication.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use this to mean 'ugly' or 'broken,' but it actually describes a clean, intentional simplicity.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'De-' (remove) + 'Soph' (sophistication) + 'ure' (pure). It's removing the fancy parts to keep it pure.

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Origine du mot

A modern linguistic construct combining the Latin prefix 'de-' (off/away) with the Greek root 'sophos' (wise/clever) and the suffix '-ure'.

Modèles grammaticaux

used primarily as an attributive adjective rarely used in comparative form; 'more desophure' is preferred over 'desophurer'
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Contexte culturel

Often associated with the modern 'back to basics' movements in urban design and philosophy.

Quiz rapide

The architect chose a ______ style for the monastery, avoiding all gold leaf and marble.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : desophure

Mots lis

buckram

B2

To stiffen a fabric using a coarse cloth called buckram, or metaphorically, to provide a rigid, formal, or artificial structure to something. It describes the process of making an object or an idea appear more solid and less flexible than it naturally is.

buckskin

B2

Describes items made from the soft, yellowish-tan leather of a male deer or sheep, or refers to the specific pale yellowish-brown color of this leather. It is frequently used in the context of historical clothing, outdoor gear, and horse coat colors.

buckteeth

B2

Upper front teeth that protrude significantly outward over the lower lip, often due to jaw alignment or dental conditions. This physical trait is commonly associated with specific facial structures and is frequently addressed through orthodontic treatment.

buddha

B2

Used as a modifier to describe something that possesses qualities of enlightenment, supreme peace, or detached wisdom. It often refers to a state of being calm and unbothered by external chaos or emotional distress.

buddhism

B2

Buddhism is a major world religion and philosophical system founded in India over 2,500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. It focuses on personal spiritual development, the attainment of deep insight into the true nature of life, and the elimination of suffering through the path to enlightenment.

buddhist

B2

A Buddhist is a person who follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. The term also functions as an adjective to describe things, practices, or art related to the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.

buddy

B2

To pair or partner someone with another person, typically to provide support, guidance, or safety in a professional or educational environment. As a verb, it often implies a formal or semi-formal arrangement where a more experienced person assists a newcomer.

budge

B2

To move slightly or to change a decision, opinion, or position. It is most frequently used in negative constructions to indicate that someone is being stubborn or that an object is physically stuck.

budgerigar

B2

A small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot that is native to Australia and often kept as a pet. It is typically green and yellow with black markings in the wild, though domestic varieties come in many colors.

budgetary

B2

Relating to or concerned with a plan for spending money or a budget. It is frequently used to describe financial limits, allocations, or the process of managing available funds within an organization or government.

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