smooth
Describes a surface that is even and flat without any lumps, bumps, or holes. It is also used to describe a process or movement that happens easily without problems.
Exemples
3 sur 5The baby has very smooth skin.
The baby has very smooth skin.
Please ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.
Please ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.
That was a smooth move on the dance floor!
That was a smooth move on the dance floor!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the letter 'S': Silk is Smooth, and so is the Sea when it is calm.
Quiz rapide
The ice on the lake is very _____, so it is easy to skate on.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : smooth
Exemples
The baby has very smooth skin.
everydayThe baby has very smooth skin.
Please ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.
formalPlease ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.
That was a smooth move on the dance floor!
informalThat was a smooth move on the dance floor!
The graph shows a smooth increase in the population over ten years.
academicThe graph shows a smooth increase in the population over ten years.
We are working hard to ensure a smooth transition to the new software.
businessWe are working hard to ensure a smooth transition to the new software.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
smooth sailing
to make progress without any difficulties
smooth operator
a person who is very skilled and charming
take the rough with the smooth
to accept the bad things along with the good
Souvent confondu avec
Soft means easy to press or bend (like a pillow), while smooth means an even surface (like glass).
Notes d'usage
Use 'smooth' for physical things like paper or skin, and for abstract situations like a plan that goes perfectly.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'soft' for a floor or table because it feels nice, but they should use 'smooth' if the surface is flat and hard.
Astuce mémo
Think of the letter 'S': Silk is Smooth, and so is the Sea when it is calm.
Origine du mot
From the Old English word 'smōth', meaning free from roughness or level.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English-speaking cultures, describing a person as 'smooth' can be a compliment for their social skills, but it can also imply they are slightly untrustworthy.
Quiz rapide
The ice on the lake is very _____, so it is easy to skate on.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : smooth
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