willing
Describing someone who is ready, eager, or prepared to do something without being forced. It indicates a state of consent or a positive inclination toward a specific action or request.
Exemples
3 sur 5I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.
I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.
The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.
The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.
I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.
I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Willpower.' If you have the 'will' to do something, you are 'willing' to do it.
Quiz rapide
Despite the difficulty of the task, she was ______ to try her best.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : willing
Exemples
I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.
everydayI'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.
The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.
formalThe applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.
I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.
informalI'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.
Researchers found that subjects were more willing to cooperate when offered a small incentive.
academicResearchers found that subjects were more willing to cooperate when offered a small incentive.
Our company is willing to negotiate the price if you can commit to a long-term contract.
businessOur company is willing to negotiate the price if you can commit to a long-term contract.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
God willing
if all goes well / if it is meant to be
a willing horse
someone who is always happy to take on work
show oneself willing
to demonstrate a readiness to help
Souvent confondu avec
'Willing' refers to the internal state of mind or consent, whereas 'voluntary' often describes an action done without payment or legal compulsion.
Notes d'usage
Willing is most commonly used in the pattern 'be willing to + infinitive.' It implies that while you might not be excited about a task, you do not object to doing it.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often omit the 'to' before the verb, saying 'I am willing help' instead of 'I am willing to help.'
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Willpower.' If you have the 'will' to do something, you are 'willing' to do it.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old English 'willan,' meaning to wish, desire, or be about to.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many English-speaking professional environments, being described as a 'willing worker' is a strong compliment, suggesting you are a team player who doesn't complain.
Quiz rapide
Despite the difficulty of the task, she was ______ to try her best.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : willing
Grammaire lie
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Mots lis
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