C1 noun Neutre

feature

/ˈfiːtʃə(r)/

A distinctive attribute or aspect of something that makes it recognizable or important. In academic and technical contexts, it refers to a specific characteristic used for analysis, classification, or identification.

Exemples

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1

One great feature of this apartment is the large balcony overlooking the park.

A specific positive quality of this home is the balcony with a park view.

2

The report outlines the salient features of the proposed urban development plan.

The document describes the most important characteristics of the new city plan.

3

This phone has a cool feature where you can unlock it just by looking at it.

The device includes a modern capability for facial recognition unlocking.

Famille de mots

Nom
feature
Verb
feature
Adjectif
featured
Apparenté
features
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Face Features.' Your eyes, nose, and mouth are the distinctive parts (features) that help people recognize your face.

Quiz rapide

The most striking _______ of the new museum is its innovative glass-and-steel roof.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : feature

Exemples

1

One great feature of this apartment is the large balcony overlooking the park.

everyday

A specific positive quality of this home is the balcony with a park view.

2

The report outlines the salient features of the proposed urban development plan.

formal

The document describes the most important characteristics of the new city plan.

3

This phone has a cool feature where you can unlock it just by looking at it.

informal

The device includes a modern capability for facial recognition unlocking.

4

The study analyzes the morphological features of various igneous rock formations.

academic

The research examines the physical structural characteristics of specific rocks.

5

Our competitive advantage lies in the unique security features of our payment gateway.

business

We succeed because of the special safety functions in our transaction system.

Famille de mots

Nom
feature
Verb
feature
Adjectif
featured
Apparenté
features

Collocations courantes

key feature the most important characteristic
safety feature a component designed to prevent accidents
prominent feature a very noticeable or significant quality
geographical feature a natural landmark like a mountain or river
distinguishing feature a quality that makes something different from others

Phrases Courantes

feature film

a full-length movie intended for theatrical release

double feature

two films shown for the price of one

a feature of

a typical or recurring quality of something

Souvent confondu avec

feature vs function

A feature is what something 'is' or 'has' (e.g., a camera), while a function is what it 'does' (e.g., taking photos).

feature vs factor

A factor is a cause that influences a result, whereas a feature is a descriptive part of the result itself.

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Notes d'usage

When describing products, 'feature' refers to the technical specifications, while 'benefit' refers to the value the user receives. It is also commonly used in the plural to describe the parts of a person's face.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'feature' when they mean 'advantage'; remember that a feature is neutral, while an advantage implies superiority.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Face Features.' Your eyes, nose, and mouth are the distinctive parts (features) that help people recognize your face.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French 'faiture', meaning 'fashion, shape, or form,' originally from the Latin 'factura' (a making).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: features (plural) Can be used as a transitive verb: 'to feature something' Often followed by the preposition 'of'
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Contexte culturel

In journalism and media, a 'feature' is a longer, more in-depth article or story that focuses on a specific person or topic rather than just breaking news.

Quiz rapide

The most striking _______ of the new museum is its innovative glass-and-steel roof.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : feature

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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