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French Synonyms and Antonyms

Brave or courageous, swift or fast, stingy or generous: do you really know how to weigh the nuances? Test your vocabulary on the synonym and antonym pairs that make English rich and precise.

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Question 1 : What is a synonym for "courageous"?

Possible answers:

  • Peureux
  • Timide
  • Brave
  • Lâche

Explanation: "Courageux" (courageous) and "brave" both mean showing courage in the face of danger or difficulties.

Question 2 : What is the antonym of "generous"?

Possible answers:

  • Charitable
  • Stingy
  • Kind
  • Likeable

Explanation: "Généreux" (generous) means giving without counting; its opposite "avare" (stingy) describes someone who keeps everything for themselves.

Question 3 : What is the synonym of "fast"?

Possible answers:

  • Composed
  • Slow
  • Calm
  • Swift

Explanation: "Rapide" (fast) and "véloce" (swift) both express great speed of movement or execution.

Question 4 : What is the antonym of "old"?

Possible answers:

  • Antique
  • Old
  • Past
  • Recent

Explanation: "Ancien" (old/former) refers to something from a past era, while "récent" (recent) designates something new or current.

Question 5 : What is the synonym of "beautiful"?

Possible answers:

  • Ugly
  • Horrible
  • Awful
  • Splendid

Explanation: "Beau" (beautiful) and "splendide" (splendid) both express great beauty, with "splendide" having a stronger, more impressive connotation.

Question 6 : What is the antonym of "noisy"?

Possible answers:

  • Silent
  • Loud
  • Resonant
  • Deafening

Explanation: "Bruyant" (noisy) describes something that makes a lot of noise; its opposite "silencieux" (silent) describes the absence of noise.

Question 7 : What is the synonym of "intelligent"?

Possible answers:

  • Stupid
  • Naive
  • Perceptive
  • Ignorant

Explanation: "Intelligent" and "perspicace" (perceptive) both describe a person who understands things quickly and well.

Question 8 : What is the antonym of "humble"?

Possible answers:

  • Simple
  • Modest
  • Proud
  • Discreet

Explanation: "Humble" describes a modest, unpretentious person; its opposite "orgueilleux" (proud/arrogant) describes someone who thinks highly of themselves.

Question 9 : What is the synonym of "sad"?

Possible answers:

  • Happy
  • Melancholic
  • Joyful
  • Cheerful

Explanation: "Triste" (sad) and "mélancolique" (melancholic) both express a state of sadness, with "mélancolique" evoking a deeper, more contemplative feeling.

Question 10 : What is the antonym of "bright"?

Possible answers:

  • Dark
  • Brilliant
  • Dazzling
  • Clear

Explanation: "Lumineux" (bright) describes something that emits or reflects a lot of light; its opposite "obscur" (dark) describes what lacks light.

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