A2 adjective Neutre #450 le plus courant

ready

/ˈrɛdi/

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

Exemples

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1

Are you ready to go to the park?

Are you prepared to leave for the park?

2

Please inform us when the report is ready for review.

Please notify us when the document is prepared to be checked.

3

I'm ready for some food!

I am very prepared and eager to eat.

Famille de mots

Nom
readiness
Verb
ready
Adverbe
readily
Adjectif
ready
Apparenté
readiness
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'RED-y' apple: when an apple turns bright red, it is READY to be eaten.

Quiz rapide

Wait a minute, I am not ______ to leave the house yet.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ready

Exemples

1

Are you ready to go to the park?

everyday

Are you prepared to leave for the park?

2

Please inform us when the report is ready for review.

formal

Please notify us when the document is prepared to be checked.

3

I'm ready for some food!

informal

I am very prepared and eager to eat.

4

The chemical solution must be ready before the experiment begins.

academic

The liquid mixture must be prepared prior to starting the test.

5

Our team is ready to launch the new marketing campaign next week.

business

Our group is prepared to start the new advertising strategy next week.

Famille de mots

Nom
readiness
Verb
ready
Adverbe
readily
Adjectif
ready
Apparenté
readiness

Collocations courantes

get ready to prepare oneself
ready for prepared for a specific thing or event
ready to prepared to perform an action
nearly ready almost prepared
always ready constantly prepared

Phrases Courantes

Ready, steady, go!

A phrase used to start a race.

Ready or not

Something is going to happen regardless of preparation.

Rough and ready

Simple and quick but effective.

Souvent confondu avec

ready vs already

Already is an adverb meaning 'by this time', while ready is an adjective meaning 'prepared'.

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Notes d'usage

Ready is most commonly used after the verb 'to be'. It is frequently followed by 'to' plus a verb or 'for' plus a noun.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'already' when they mean 'ready' in sentences like 'I am already' instead of 'I am ready'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'RED-y' apple: when an apple turns bright red, it is READY to be eaten.

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Origine du mot

From the Old English word 'ræde', which meant 'prepared' or 'arranged'.

Modèles grammaticaux

be + ready + to + verb be + ready + for + noun
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Contexte culturel

In English-speaking cultures, 'Ready, set, go!' is the standard countdown for children's games and professional races.

Quiz rapide

Wait a minute, I am not ______ to leave the house yet.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ready

Mots lis

unformible

C1

A noun referring to an entity, substance, or abstract concept that resists being shaped, structured, or categorized into a standard mold. It is often used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe something inherently chaotic or unstructured that defies traditional organization.

overpedery

C1

Describes a state or quality of being excessively concerned with minor details, formal rules, or displaying academic knowledge in a tedious way. It is typically used to criticize someone for being 'too much of a pedant' in their approach to a task or subject.

entractery

C1

Describing something that occurs during or pertains to an intermission or the interval between main acts of a performance. It is often used to characterize supplementary entertainment, music, or transitional activities that fill the gap between primary events.

nonceddom

C1

To designate or treat an entity, such as a word or a technical variable, as a temporary 'nonce' item created for a single, specific occasion. It involves isolating a concept so it does not become a permanent part of a system or vocabulary.

misvertible

C1

To incorrectly convert, transpose, or invert a sequence, data set, or logical statement. This verb describes the specific act of failing to maintain accuracy during a transformation process, resulting in a flawed output.

perivestance

C1

The state or act of surrounding an object or entity, often providing a protective, decorative, or atmospheric layer. It refers to the encompassing environment or the 'clothing' of a central core with external elements.

obscribic

C1

To write over existing text or markings in order to conceal, invalidate, or replace them. It specifically refers to the act of using new writing to obscure what was previously written on a surface.

abflexism

C1

To consciously or unconsciously contract the abdominal muscles and core as a response to physical or psychological stressors. This verb describes the act of adopting a rigid internal posture to display strength, maintain stability, or resist external pressure.

interarchship

C1

Relating to the structural or functional relationship existing between two dental or physiological arches, typically the upper and lower jaws. It describes the state of alignment, spacing, and interaction between these opposing structures in a clinical or biological context.

trimarship

C1

Describing a state of balanced three-way coordination or a structure characterized by tripartite leadership. It is typically used to define systems where three distinct entities share equal power or responsibility to maintain stability.

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