B2 noun Neutre

relevant

/ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Something that is closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand or the subject being discussed. In an academic or professional context, it refers to information or evidence that directly supports a specific argument or task.

Exemples

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1

Is this information relevant to our travel plans?

Is this information applicable to our travel arrangements?

2

The candidate must possess at least five years of relevant experience in the legal field.

The applicant needs five years of related work experience in law.

3

That's not even relevant, so stop changing the subject.

That doesn't matter right now, so stay on topic.

Famille de mots

Nom
relevance
Adverbe
relevantly
Adjectif
relevant
Apparenté
irrelevance
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Rel' in Relevant and Related. If something is Relevant, it is Related to the matter at hand.

Quiz rapide

The evidence provided was not _____ to the case, so the judge dismissed it.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : relevant

Exemples

1

Is this information relevant to our travel plans?

everyday

Is this information applicable to our travel arrangements?

2

The candidate must possess at least five years of relevant experience in the legal field.

formal

The applicant needs five years of related work experience in law.

3

That's not even relevant, so stop changing the subject.

informal

That doesn't matter right now, so stay on topic.

4

Students are encouraged to cite only relevant sources that strengthen their thesis statement.

academic

Students should use only pertinent references that support their main argument.

5

We need to analyze all relevant data before we finalize the quarterly budget.

business

We must examine all significant data before finishing the budget.

Famille de mots

Nom
relevance
Adverbe
relevantly
Adjectif
relevant
Apparenté
irrelevance

Collocations courantes

relevant information pertinent data or facts
relevant experience related work history
highly relevant extremely applicable
relevant to the topic connected to the subject
relevant facts applicable truths or details

Phrases Courantes

relevant to the discussion

directly related to what is being talked about

all relevant parties

everyone who is involved or affected

stay relevant

remain useful or current in a changing environment

Souvent confondu avec

relevant vs relative

Relative refers to a family member or a comparison between things, while relevant refers to a logical connection to a topic.

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Notes d'usage

Relevant is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'. It is frequently used in academic writing to distinguish between essential information and 'filler' content.

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Erreurs courantes

A common error is using 'relevant with' instead of the correct 'relevant to'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Rel' in Relevant and Related. If something is Relevant, it is Related to the matter at hand.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Medieval Latin 'relevantem', meaning 'lifting up' or 'assisting', which later evolved to mean 'legally pertinent'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Adjective + to + [noun/pronoun] Used before a noun (e.g., relevant skills) Used after a linking verb (e.g., That is not relevant)
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Contexte culturel

In the modern digital age, 'staying relevant' is a common cultural phrase referring to the need for workers and brands to update their skills and technology to avoid becoming obsolete.

Quiz rapide

The evidence provided was not _____ to the case, so the judge dismissed it.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : relevant

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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