A1 adjective Neutre #2,513 le plus courant

worldwide

/ˈwɜːrldˌwaɪd/

Something that exists or happens in all parts of the world. It is used to describe things that involve every country or are known by people everywhere.

Exemples

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1

The singer is famous worldwide.

The singer is famous in every country.

2

The company has a worldwide ban on plastic.

The company has a global ban on plastic.

3

My photo went worldwide on the internet.

My photo was seen by people all over the world.

Famille de mots

Nom
world
Adverbe
worldwide
Adjectif
worldwide
Apparenté
worldliness
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'WWW' in website addresses; it stands for World Wide Web because it connects the whole world.

Quiz rapide

The internet allows us to share news ______ in just a few seconds.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : worldwide

Exemples

1

The singer is famous worldwide.

everyday

The singer is famous in every country.

2

The company has a worldwide ban on plastic.

formal

The company has a global ban on plastic.

3

My photo went worldwide on the internet.

informal

My photo was seen by people all over the world.

4

Scientists are doing a worldwide study on health.

academic

Scientists are doing a global study on health.

5

Our business has worldwide offices.

business

Our company has offices in many different countries.

Famille de mots

Nom
world
Adverbe
worldwide
Adjectif
worldwide
Apparenté
worldliness

Collocations courantes

worldwide fame being famous in every country
worldwide success success all over the world
worldwide network a system that covers the whole world
worldwide audience people watching from everywhere
worldwide distribution sending products to all countries

Phrases Courantes

World Wide Web

The internet (WWW)

worldwide phenomenon

something very popular everywhere

worldwide coverage

reporting or signals available everywhere

Souvent confondu avec

worldwide vs worldly

Worldwide means global, but worldly means having a lot of experience of life.

worldwide vs international

International refers to two or more nations, while worldwide implies the entire world.

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Notes d'usage

Worldwide can be used as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb after a verb. You do not need to add '-ly' to make it an adverb.

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Erreurs courantes

Some learners try to say 'world-widely', but 'worldwide' is already both an adjective and an adverb. Do not use 'more worldwide' as it is usually an absolute state.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'WWW' in website addresses; it stands for World Wide Web because it connects the whole world.

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Origine du mot

Created in the 17th century by combining the English words 'world' and 'wide'.

Modèles grammaticaux

used before a noun (adjective) used after a verb (adverb) no comparative form
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Contexte culturel

The term is frequently associated with globalization and the digital connectivity of the 21st century.

Quiz rapide

The internet allows us to share news ______ in just a few seconds.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : worldwide

Mots lis

arbiter

B2

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arbitrarily

C2

To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.

arbitrariness

C1

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.

arbitrator

C2

A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.

arboreal

B2

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

appreciate

B2

To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.

approbate

C1

To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.

approve

C1

Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.

apropos

B2

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

arboretum

C1

A botanical garden specifically devoted to the cultivation and exhibition of a wide variety of trees and shrubs for scientific or educational purposes. It serves as a living collection of woody plants, often featuring rare or non-native species.

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