level

Signification (Anglais)

Adj

1. The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
2. At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.
3. Unvaried in frequency.
4. Unvaried in volume.
5. Calm.
6. In the same position or rank.
7. Straightforward; direct; clear.
8. Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial.
9. Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection; monotonic.
10. Perpendicular to a gravitational force.

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.
2. (countable, uncountable) A distance relative to a given reference elevation.
3. (countable, uncountable) Degree or amount.
4. (countable, uncountable) Achievement or qualification.
5. (countable, uncountable) Distance from the root node of a tree structure.
6. (countable, uncountable) One of several discrete segments of a game, generally increasing in difficulty and representing different locations in the game world.
7. (countable, uncountable) A numeric value given to a character (or other element of a game) that represents its relative power, challenge or eligibility to do things, used as a game mechanic to govern progression through a game.
8. (countable, uncountable) A floor of a multi-storey building.
9. (British, countable, uncountable) An area of almost perfectly flat land.
10. (Singapore, countable, uncountable) A school grade or year.
11. (countable, uncountable) One of the specific values which may be taken by a categorical variable.

Verb

1. (transitive) To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.
2. (transitive) To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.
3. (intransitive) To progress to the next level.
4. (transitive) To aim or direct (a weapon, a stare, an accusation, etc).
5. (transitive) To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone) [with on or against or at].
6. (intransitive) To make the score of a game equal.
7. (figuratively, transitive) To bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.
8. (transitive) To adjust or adapt to a certain level.
9. (intransitive) To speak honestly and openly [with with ‘someone’] (see: level with).

Concepts

niveau

plat

niveler

étage

égaliser

horizontal

aplanir

niveau à bulle

égal

couche

🛏️

uni

équilibrer

plan

degré

nivelé

grade

aplatir

araser

échelon

strate

de même taille

démolir

taux

gradin

stratum

hauteur

gisement

calibre

galerie

hiérarchie

état d’esprit

constant

rabot

quantité

pointer

concentration

cadre

plate

égaler

concave

plaine

pardonner

également

norme

niveau de l’eau

point

compenser

cadence

moyenne

montrer

Synonymes

even

flat

smooth

rank

grade

degree

standard

equal

plane

class

horizontal

flatten

stage

floor

plain

spirit level

straight

storey

story

layer

point

straighten

make level

status

quality

step

amount

tier

make even

flush

stratum

extent

phase

smooth down

smooth level

level off

row

even out

equalize

water level

rate

aim

position

direct

caste

tied

steady

altitude

square

hierarchy

Traductions

nivel

livello

Niveau

piano

nível

livellare

Stand

niveau

einebnen

Stufe

düzey

vlak

Ebene

eben

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈlɛv.əl/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: level

Hérité de moyen anglais: levelen

In summary

From Middle English level, from Old French livel, liveau m, later nivel, niveau, from Latin libella f (“a balance, a level”), diminutive of libra f (“a balance, a level”); see libra, librate. Doublet of libella and niveau.
The verb is from Middle English levelen, from the noun.

Phrases

The highest point in town is Croydon Peak , at above sea level .

Le point le plus élevé de la ville est Croydon Peak, au-dessus du niveau de la mer.

It was the first Soviet production aircraft capable of supersonic speeds in level flight .

Il s'agissait du premier avion de production soviétique capable de vitesses supersoniques dans le vol en file d'attente.

The surface of this feature has low ridges and patches of level terrain .

La surface de cette caractéristique a de faibles crêtes et des plaques de terrain de niveau.

She is affiliated to the European Confederation of Independent Unions at the European level .

Elle est affiliée à la confédération européenne des syndicats indépendants au niveau européen.

It is stemless , producing leaves and inflorescence at ground level from a taproot .

Il est sans tige, produisant des feuilles et une inflorescence au niveau du sol à partir d'une racine de tapoot.