B2 adjective Neutre

extract

/ɪkˈstrækt/

To remove or pull something out by force or through a specific process. It also refers to obtaining a particular substance, information, or detail from a larger source or context.

Exemples

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1

The dentist needed to extract the wisdom tooth because it was causing pain.

The dentist had to remove the wisdom tooth because it was painful.

2

The legal team worked for hours to extract a confession from the witness.

The lawyers spent a long time trying to get the witness to admit the truth.

3

I'm trying to extract that annoying splinter from my palm with tweezers.

I am attempting to pull out the small piece of wood from my hand.

Famille de mots

Nom
extraction
Verb
extract
Adjectif
extractive
Apparenté
extractor
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Astuce mémo

Look at the prefix 'ex-' (out) and the root 'tract' (pull). Just like a 'tractor' pulls a plow, 'extract' means to 'pull out'.

Quiz rapide

The software was designed to _______ keywords from thousands of documents automatically.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : extract

Exemples

1

The dentist needed to extract the wisdom tooth because it was causing pain.

everyday

The dentist had to remove the wisdom tooth because it was painful.

2

The legal team worked for hours to extract a confession from the witness.

formal

The lawyers spent a long time trying to get the witness to admit the truth.

3

I'm trying to extract that annoying splinter from my palm with tweezers.

informal

I am attempting to pull out the small piece of wood from my hand.

4

Scientists use specialized equipment to extract DNA from ancient fossils.

academic

Researchers use tools to get genetic material out of old biological remains.

5

Our goal this quarter is to extract more value from our existing customer base.

business

Our objective is to get more profit or benefit from our current clients.

Famille de mots

Nom
extraction
Verb
extract
Adjectif
extractive
Apparenté
extractor

Collocations courantes

extract data to retrieve information from a database
extract a tooth to have a tooth pulled out by a dentist
vanilla extract a concentrated liquid flavoring derived from vanilla beans
extract oil to pull petroleum or oils from the ground or a plant
extract a promise to force or persuade someone to give a commitment

Phrases Courantes

extract a heavy toll

to cause a lot of suffering, damage, or deaths

extract the truth

to find out the reality behind a situation

extract the essence

to identify the most important part of something

Souvent confondu avec

extract vs abstract

An abstract is a summary of a paper, whereas to extract is the physical or logical act of pulling something out.

extract vs subtract

Subtract is used specifically for taking away numbers in math, while extract is for removing items or substances.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'extract' when describing a process that requires effort, such as medical procedures, chemical processing, or getting difficult information. It is more formal than 'pull out'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'extract' when they simply mean 'take'. Remember that 'extract' usually implies that the thing being removed is buried, hidden, or part of a larger mixture.

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Astuce mémo

Look at the prefix 'ex-' (out) and the root 'tract' (pull). Just like a 'tractor' pulls a plow, 'extract' means to 'pull out'.

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Origine du mot

From Latin 'extractus', meaning 'drawn out', from 'ex-' (out) and 'trahere' (to draw or pull).

Modèles grammaticaux

verb + object (extract the juice) verb + object + from + source (extract oil from the earth) often used in the passive voice (the tooth was extracted)

Quiz rapide

The software was designed to _______ keywords from thousands of documents automatically.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : extract

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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