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trait

/treɪt/

A trait is a particular quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing special. It often describes someone's personality, like being kind or brave, or a physical feature like blue eyes.

Exemples

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1

Kindness is a very nice trait to have.

Kindness is a very good quality for a person to have.

2

The candidate possesses several leadership traits.

The person applying for the job has many qualities of a leader.

3

My dad's best trait is his funny sense of humor.

The best thing about my father is that he is very funny.

Famille de mots

Nom
trait
Apparenté
character
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'portrait'. A portrait is a painting that shows a person's 'traits' or features.

Quiz rapide

Honesty is an important ___ for a good friend to have.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : trait

Exemples

1

Kindness is a very nice trait to have.

everyday

Kindness is a very good quality for a person to have.

2

The candidate possesses several leadership traits.

formal

The person applying for the job has many qualities of a leader.

3

My dad's best trait is his funny sense of humor.

informal

The best thing about my father is that he is very funny.

4

The study identifies specific genetic traits in the population.

academic

The research looks at physical qualities passed down through families.

5

Reliability is a key trait for any successful employee.

business

Being someone people can trust is an important quality for a worker.

Famille de mots

Nom
trait
Apparenté
character

Collocations courantes

personality trait a quality of someone's character
character trait a specific part of a person's behavior
physical trait a quality of someone's body or appearance
hereditary trait a quality passed from parents to children
desirable trait a quality that people want to have

Phrases Courantes

dominant trait

a quality that is stronger than others

defining trait

the most important quality that describes someone

undesirable trait

a quality that is seen as negative

Souvent confondu avec

trait vs trace

A trace is a very small amount of something, while a trait is a specific quality or characteristic.

trait vs track

A track is a path or a mark left behind, whereas a trait is a part of a person's nature.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'trait' when you want to talk about a permanent part of someone's character or appearance. It is not used for temporary feelings like being angry for a moment.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'trait' to describe a temporary mood. Remember that a trait is usually a long-term part of who you are.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'portrait'. A portrait is a painting that shows a person's 'traits' or features.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French word 'trait', which means a stroke or a line drawn.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form is 'traits' Commonly used with adjectives (e.g., positive trait)
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, talking about 'personality traits' is very common in job interviews and psychology.

Quiz rapide

Honesty is an important ___ for a good friend to have.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : trait

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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