A1 number Neutre #35 le plus courant

one

/wʌn/

The lowest cardinal number, representing a single unit or entity. It is used to count individuals, things, or to denote the first position in a sequence.

Exemples

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1

I have one apple for lunch.

I have a single apple for my midday meal.

2

Only one candidate met all the requirements for the position.

Just a single applicant satisfied every necessary criteria for the job.

3

Catch you in one minute!

I will see you in sixty seconds!

Famille de mots

Nom
one
Adverbe
once
Adjectif
one
Apparenté
oneness
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Astuce mémo

Visualize the vertical shape of the digit '1' and think of a single finger pointing up to represent unity.

Quiz rapide

I have ___ sister and two brothers.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : one

Exemples

1

I have one apple for lunch.

everyday

I have a single apple for my midday meal.

2

Only one candidate met all the requirements for the position.

formal

Just a single applicant satisfied every necessary criteria for the job.

3

Catch you in one minute!

informal

I will see you in sixty seconds!

4

The study focused on one specific variable to ensure accuracy.

academic

The research centered on a single particular factor to maintain precision.

5

We have one primary goal this quarter.

business

Our company has a single main objective for these three months.

Famille de mots

Nom
one
Adverbe
once
Adjectif
one
Apparenté
oneness

Collocations courantes

one day at some point in the future or past
one by one individually and in order
one another each other
one way moving in a single direction
one thing a single item or idea

Phrases Courantes

one of a kind

unique or special

one or two

a small number of things

for one

as an example from a group

Souvent confondu avec

one vs won

'Won' is the past tense of 'win' and sounds exactly the same as 'one'.

one vs own

'Own' refers to possession, while 'one' refers to the number 1.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'one' when you want to emphasize a single count of something. It can also be used as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun (e.g., 'Which shirt do you want?' 'The blue one.').

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'one' when 'a' or 'an' is more natural for general statements. Also, avoid pluralizing nouns after 'one' (say 'one book', not 'one books').

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Astuce mémo

Visualize the vertical shape of the digit '1' and think of a single finger pointing up to represent unity.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Old English 'ān', originating from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'unique' or 'single'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used with singular countable nouns. Used as a pronoun to replace a previously mentioned noun. Used in the structure 'one of' followed by a plural noun.
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, being 'number one' refers to being the best or the winner in a competition.

Quiz rapide

I have ___ sister and two brothers.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : one

Mots lis

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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

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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.

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