well

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    A hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water, oil, gas, or other natural resources.
    fr: Puits; source
  2. noun
    An enclosed space in a building used for stairs, elevators, or vertical pipes.
    fr: Cage d'escalier; puits
  3. noun
    A source or abundant supply of something, often abstract (e.g., knowledge, emotion).
    fr: Source; origine
  4. adverb
    In a good, satisfactory, or acceptable manner; successfully.
    fr: Bien; correctement
  5. adverb
    To a great extent or degree; considerably.
    fr: Bien; beaucoup
  6. adverb
    Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or express resignation (interjectional use).
    fr: Eh bien; donc
  7. adjective
    In good health; free from illness.
    fr: En bonne santé; bien portant
  8. adjective
    Advisable or prudent; best.
    fr: Souhaitable; prudent
  9. verb
    To rise to the surface and flow out, like water from a well or spring (often followed by 'up' or 'out').
    fr: Jaillir; sourdre

examples

  1. They dug a deep well to access the underground aquifer.

    Ils ont creusé un puits profond pour atteindre la nappe phréatique.

  2. The elevator cables run through the central well of the building.

    Les câbles de l'ascenseur passent par le puits central du bâtiment.

  3. She is a well of information regarding local history.

    Elle est une source d'informations sur l'histoire locale.

  4. The project was completed well ahead of schedule.

    Le projet a été achevé bien avant l'échéance.

  5. It is well past midnight now.

    Il est bien passé minuit maintenant.

  6. Well, I suppose we should get going.

    Eh bien, je suppose que nous devrions y aller.

  7. I don't feel very well today.

    Je ne me sens pas très bien aujourd'hui.

  8. It would be well to check the facts before publishing.

    Il serait prudent de vérifier les faits avant de publier.

  9. Tears welled up in her eyes as she read the letter.

    Les larmes lui montèrent aux yeux en lisant la lettre.