A1 adjective Formel #2,539 le plus courant

presidential

/ˌprez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

Relating to a president or the office of a president. It can also describe a person who looks or acts like a strong and respected leader.

Exemples

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The family watched the presidential election on the news.

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

2

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

3

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

Famille de mots

Nom
president
Verb
preside
Adverbe
presidentially
Adjectif
presidential
Apparenté
presidency
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'ial' at the end as standing for 'Inside A Leader'—things that are presidential are found inside or around a leader.

Quiz rapide

The candidates are preparing for the next ________ debate on Tuesday.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : presidential

Exemples

1

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

everyday

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

2

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

formal

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

3

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

informal

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

4

The professor discussed the history of presidential powers in the United States.

academic

The professor discussed the history of presidential powers in the United States.

5

The company booked the presidential suite for the international investors.

business

The company booked the presidential suite for the international investors.

Famille de mots

Nom
president
Verb
preside
Adverbe
presidentially
Adjectif
presidential
Apparenté
presidency

Collocations courantes

presidential election presidential election
presidential candidate presidential candidate
presidential campaign presidential campaign
presidential library presidential library
presidential debate presidential debate

Phrases Courantes

presidential suite

presidential suite (the most expensive room in a hotel)

presidential veto

presidential veto (the power to reject a law)

presidential pardon

presidential pardon (forgiving a person for a crime)

Souvent confondu avec

presidential vs precedent

A precedent is an earlier event that serves as an example; presidential refers to a president.

presidential vs president

President is the noun for the person; presidential is the adjective describing things related to them.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word to describe anything belonging to or concerning the head of a republic. It is also used as a compliment to describe someone with a dignified and powerful presence.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the noun 'president' as an adjective (e.g., 'the president election'). Always use 'presidential' before the noun in these cases.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'ial' at the end as standing for 'Inside A Leader'—things that are presidential are found inside or around a leader.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'praesidere', which means 'to sit before' or 'to guard'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Typically used before a noun (attributive position). Does not have a comparative form (you rarely say 'more presidential' although it is possible in informal speech). It is a non-gradable adjective when referring to the office.
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Contexte culturel

In the United States, 'looking presidential' is a common media term used to judge if a candidate acts with enough dignity for the office.

Quiz rapide

The candidates are preparing for the next ________ debate on Tuesday.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : presidential

Mots lis

subsupertion

C1

Describing a state, process, or entity that exists across or connects both subordinate and superior levels within a hierarchical system. It refers to the intersectional quality of elements that influence both the foundational and the overarching structures of an organization or concept.

multiphobfy

C1

A psychological state characterized by the convergence and compounding of multiple distinct phobias into a single, pervasive condition. It refers to the complex interplay where various irrational fears amplify each other, often leading to total cognitive paralysis.

adnavant

C1

Describing something that is moving forward or situated in a leading, proactive position within a sequence or system. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to denote a state of advancement or a strategic frontward placement.

uniscendure

C1

To integrate multiple complex systems or disparate elements into a single, cohesive, and simplified path of operation. It describes the act of unifying various components while simultaneously grounding them into a more accessible or fundamental structure.

enalterion

C1

Describes a state, condition, or pattern that occurs in a sequence of alternating or recurring stages. It is typically used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to characterize systems that shift between two or more distinct modes.

superloqucide

C1

Describing a person or style of communication that is so excessively talkative it effectively 'kills' the conversation or prevents others from participating. It refers to a level of verbosity that dominates and stifles any potential for balanced dialogue.

circumuniery

C1

The state or act of encircling a single, central point or unity. It describes a structural or conceptual arrangement where all elements are oriented toward a one-point focus or central core.

bigravive

C1

Describes a state or entity influenced by two distinct centers of gravity or significant forces. It is typically used to characterize situations where two powerful, often opposing, pressures exert equal pull on an individual or system.

contraclamly

C1

A rare adjective describing a state of being quietly defiant or stubbornly silent in direct opposition to public noise or popular outcry. It characterizes an individual or attitude that uses composed silence as a strategic tool to resist external pressure or chaos.

univadacy

C1

To unify or standardize disparate elements, systems, or ideas into a single, cohesive framework. This verb is primarily used in specialized technical or administrative contexts to describe the process of achieving total systemic consistency.

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