A2 adjective Neutre #460 le plus courant

private

/ˈpraɪvət/

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

Exemples

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1

I need a private room to make a phone call.

I need a room where I can be alone to talk on the phone.

2

The committee will hold a private meeting to discuss the new policy.

The group will have a secret meeting to talk about the new rules.

3

Can we talk in private for a second?

Can we talk alone for a moment?

Famille de mots

Nom
privacy
Adverbe
privately
Adjectif
private
Apparenté
privatization
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Private' sign on a door; it means you cannot enter because someone wants to be alone or the space belongs to them.

Quiz rapide

This is a ______ conversation, so please do not tell anyone what I said.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : private

Exemples

1

I need a private room to make a phone call.

everyday

I need a room where I can be alone to talk on the phone.

2

The committee will hold a private meeting to discuss the new policy.

formal

The group will have a secret meeting to talk about the new rules.

3

Can we talk in private for a second?

informal

Can we talk alone for a moment?

4

The study ensured that all participant data remained private.

academic

The research made sure that information about people was kept secret.

5

Please do not share this private document with outside clients.

business

Do not show this internal paper to people who do not work here.

Famille de mots

Nom
privacy
Adverbe
privately
Adjectif
private
Apparenté
privatization

Collocations courantes

private property land or buildings owned by an individual
private life a person's personal relationships and activities
private school a school that does not receive government money
private conversation a talk that other people should not hear
private sector the part of the economy not controlled by the government

Phrases Courantes

in private

without other people being present

private eye

a private investigator or detective

private parts

the areas of the body covered by underwear

Souvent confondu avec

private vs personal

Personal relates to an individual's own body or feelings, while private relates to things kept away from public view.

private vs confidential

Confidential is usually used in professional or legal contexts for information that must be kept secret.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'private' when you want to emphasize that something is not for everyone or that you want to be alone. It can be used both for physical spaces and for information.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'private' when they mean 'privacy' (the noun). For example, saying 'I need my private' instead of 'I need my privacy.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Private' sign on a door; it means you cannot enter because someone wants to be alone or the space belongs to them.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'privatus', meaning 'withdrawn from public life' or 'belonging to oneself'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used before a noun (e.g., a private letter). Used after a linking verb (e.g., The conversation was private).
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, having private space and time is considered a very important personal right.

Quiz rapide

This is a ______ conversation, so please do not tell anyone what I said.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : private

Mots lis

presolvful

C1

A specialized noun referring to a preliminary batch of information or the initial capacity required to begin resolving a complex issue. It describes the state of having gathered enough preparatory elements to initiate a formal solution process.

dephotoation

C1

Describes the intentional removal or degradation of photographic qualities and realistic details to achieve a stylized or abstract visual effect. It is primarily used in digital art and media theory to define a shift away from high-fidelity realism.

semiprobine

C1

To conduct a preliminary or partial investigation into a system, process, or subject to assess initial conditions or feasibility. It is typically used in technical or analytical contexts to describe a non-exhaustive initial scan performed before committing to a full-scale inquiry.

bivenship

C1

Pertaining to the legal framework or status derived from the Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents precedent, which allows individuals to sue federal officials for constitutional violations. It describes the specific remedial and procedural characteristics of such legal actions within the federal court system.

monoultimive

C1

Describes the single, final element or unique terminal point in a specific sequence or process. It is used to emphasize that there is only one concluding step or outcome possible in a given logical or physical progression.

hypersancttion

C1

A hypersancttion refers to an exceptionally severe, multi-layered, or totalizing penalty imposed by an authority or governing body. It describes a level of punishment or restriction that goes far beyond standard disciplinary measures, often aiming to completely isolate the target economically or socially.

informate

C1

A term referring to the information or data automatically generated by a computerized process, which provides visibility into the underlying activities of an organization. Unlike simple automation, which merely replaces human labor, this concept focuses on the capacity of technology to translate processes into readable information for analysis.

intrajudcy

C1

To conduct an internal evaluation or legal assessment within an organization or specific body to resolve a conflict or issue before it is moved to an external authority. This verb describes the process of deliberate internal adjudication used to maintain control over institutional standards.

unifacion

C1

Unification is the process of combining or merging separate parts, organizations, or countries into a single, cohesive whole. It refers to the structural or conceptual act of creating a unified entity from diverse components.

hyperclaudal

C1

Describing a state of extreme closure, excessive isolation, or severe restriction within a system or structure. It is frequently used in technical, theoretical, or test-specific contexts to denote a high degree of impenetrability that prevents external interaction or influence.

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