B2 adjective Neutre

supplement

/ˈsʌplɪmənt/

Describing something that is added to a main part to improve it, provide extra information, or make up for a deficiency. In an adjectival sense, it refers to items or actions that are secondary and supportive rather than primary.

Exemples

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1

She takes supplement vitamins every morning to boost her immune system.

She takes additional vitamin pills daily to help her body stay healthy.

2

The professor provided a supplement reading list for students interested in the history of Rome.

The teacher gave an extra list of books for students who wanted to learn more about Rome.

3

I need to find a supplement job to pay off my student loans faster.

I need to get a second, extra job to help pay my debts more quickly.

Famille de mots

Nom
supplement
Verb
supplement
Adverbe
supplementally
Adjectif
supplemental
Apparenté
supplementation
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Supply'. A supplement is an extra 'Supply' of an 'Element' you need.

Quiz rapide

The athlete takes a protein _______ to help build muscle after training sessions.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : supplement

Exemples

1

She takes supplement vitamins every morning to boost her immune system.

everyday

She takes additional vitamin pills daily to help her body stay healthy.

2

The professor provided a supplement reading list for students interested in the history of Rome.

academic

The teacher gave an extra list of books for students who wanted to learn more about Rome.

3

I need to find a supplement job to pay off my student loans faster.

informal

I need to get a second, extra job to help pay my debts more quickly.

4

The board approved a supplement budget to cover the rising costs of raw materials.

business

The directors agreed on an additional amount of money to pay for more expensive materials.

5

Please refer to the supplement document attached to the end of the contract for specific clauses.

formal

Please look at the extra paper at the end of the legal agreement for more details.

Famille de mots

Nom
supplement
Verb
supplement
Adverbe
supplementally
Adjectif
supplemental
Apparenté
supplementation

Collocations courantes

supplement income extra money earned in addition to a main salary
supplement insurance additional insurance that covers costs the main policy does not
supplement material extra resources provided alongside a main text
supplement funding extra money provided to support a project
supplement benefit an extra advantage or payment

Phrases Courantes

dietary supplement

a product taken by mouth that contains a dietary ingredient

supplement to

an addition made to something to complete it

supplemental information

extra data that supports a main conclusion

Souvent confondu avec

supplement vs complement

Complement means to complete or make perfect, while supplement means to add extra to something that may already be complete.

supplement vs compliment

Compliment is a polite expression of praise or admiration.

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Notes d'usage

While 'supplemental' or 'supplementary' are the formal adjective forms, 'supplement' is frequently used as an attributive noun acting as an adjective in technical, medical, and business contexts.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'supplement' when they mean 'complement'. Remember: a supplement is an extra 'plus', while a complement 'completes' the set.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Supply'. A supplement is an extra 'Supply' of an 'Element' you need.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an attributive noun before other nouns. The stress is on the first syllable when used as a noun or adjective.
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, 'dietary supplements' are a massive commercial industry involving vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Quiz rapide

The athlete takes a protein _______ to help build muscle after training sessions.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : supplement

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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