Mots commençant par I — 570 entrées

Les 570 mots du dictionnaire qui commencent par la lettre I, dans l'ordre alphabétique, chacun avec sa première définition. Les accents ne changent pas le classement : une initiale accentuée se range sous sa lettre de base.

• indictment4 sensAn official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury.
• Indies3 sensThe East Indies, including India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and adjacent lands.
• indifference6 sensThe state of being indifferent.
• indifferent11 sensAmbivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.
• indigenous4 sensNative to a land, especially before colonization.
• indigestion1 sensA condition of heartburn, nausea, or other stomach-related pain, sometimes caused by eating too quickly.
• indispensable5 sensAbsolutely necessary or requisite; that one cannot do without.
• indistinct3 sensnot clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim
• indistinctly1 sensIn an indistinct manner.
• individual7 sensA person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.
• individually1 sensAs individuals, separately, independently.
• Indonesia1 sensA country and archipelago in maritime Southeast Asia. Official name: Republic of Indonesia (since 1950). Capital: Jakarta.
• indoor1 sensSituated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on within, the interior of a building.
• indoors2 sensInside, into, or within a building.
• induce7 sensTo lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.
• induced1 sensBrought about; caused to happen.
• indulge5 sensTo yield to a temptation or desire.
• industrial12 sensOf or relating to industry, notably manufacturing.
• Industrial2 sensAn unincorporated community in Doddridge County, West Virginia, United States.
• industry6 sensThe tendency to work persistently.
• Industry1 sensA city in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
• inevitable3 sensImpossible to avoid or prevent.
• Inevitable1 sensThe fifty-sixth sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
• inevitably2 sensIn a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.
• inexperienced1 sensNot experienced; lacking knowledge because lacking experience.
• Inez5 sensA female given name from Spanish.
• infamous4 sensHaving a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
• infant7 sensA very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.
• infantry4 sensSoldiers who fight on foot (on land), as opposed to cavalry and other mounted units, regardless of external transport (e.g. airborne).
• infect6 sensTo bring (the body or part of it) into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen), so that the pathogen begins to act on the body; (of…
• infected2 sensHaving an infection.
• infection4 sensThe act or process of infecting.
• infectious4 sensCaused by an agent that enters the host's body (such as a bacterium, virus, parasite, or prion); often, also, transmitted among hosts via any of…
• inferior13 sensLower in rank, status, or quality.
• infernal6 sensOf or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish.
• inferno2 sensA place or situation resembling Hell.
• infidelity3 sensUnfaithfulness in a marriage or an intimate (sexual or romantic) relationship: practice or instance of having a sexual or romantic affair with…
• infiltrate8 sensTo surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.
• infinite10 sensIndefinably large, countlessly great; immense.
• infinitely2 sensIn an infinite manner; as of anything growing without bounds; endlessly.
• infinity5 sensEndlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size.
• infirmary2 sensA place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse.
• inflation4 sensAn act, instance of, or state of expansion or increase in size, especially by injection of a gas or liquid.
• Inflation1 sensThe inflationary epoch of the Universe, where the size of the space of universe expanded at speeds beyond the speed of light. One of the ages of the…
• inflict1 sensTo thrust upon; to impose.
• influence9 sensThe power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct,…
• influenced1 sensSubject to an effect caused by a person or thing outside of the subject's control.
• influential2 sensHaving or exerting influence.
• info1 sensinformation.
• inform9 sensTo communicate knowledge to.
• informal5 sensNot formal or ceremonious.
• informant2 sensOne who relays confidential information to someone, especially to the police; an informer.
• information13 sensSomething that provides a definitive characterization or description of the nature and attributes of a specified entity.
• informed5 sensInstructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education.
• informer3 sensOne who informs someone else about something.
• informing1 sensinformative; educational
• infrared5 sensThe electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and…
• infrastructure2 sensAn underlying base or foundation for a building, organization, or system.
• ing2 sensA meadow, especially a low meadow near a river; water meadow.
• Ing1 sensA surname
• ingenious3 sensOf a person, displaying genius or brilliance; inventive.
• ingenuity3 sensThe ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways; ingeniousness.
• ingredient2 sensOne of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.
• Ingrid1 sensA female given name from Old Norse.
• inhabited3 sensHaving inhabitants; lived in.
• inhale4 sensTo draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.
• inhaler2 sensOne who inhales.
• inhaling1 sensinhalation
• inherit8 sensTo receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest, usually after the previous owner's death.
• inheritance5 sensThe passing of title to an estate upon death.
• inherited2 sensObtained via an inheritance
• inhuman2 sensOf or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.
• initial6 sensChronologically first, early; of or pertaining to the beginning, cause or origin.
• initially1 sensAt the beginning.
• initials1 sensAn abbreviation of a person's name, constructed by taking the initial letters of first, last, and sometimes middle name(s). See monogram
• initiate9 sensTo begin; to start.
• initiation3 sensThe act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
• initiative6 sensIn which voter initiatives can be brought to the ballot.
• inject7 sensTo push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.
• injection14 sensThe act of injecting, or something that is injected.
• injunction3 sensThe act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting.
• injured1 sensSuffering from an injury.
• injury5 sensDamage to the body of a living thing.
• injustice3 sensAbsence of justice; unjustice.
• Injustice1 sensJustice (title of a justice of court), seen as being unjust.
• ink10 sensA pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
• inland6 sensWithin the land; relatively remote from the ocean or from open water; interior.
• inmate3 sensA person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).
• inn7 sensAny establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.
• Inn1 sensA right tributary of the Danube in Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
• inner12 sensBeing or occurring (farther) inside, situated farther in, located (situated) or happening on the inside of something, situated within or farther…
• Inner1 sensAn inhabitant of the inner planets of the Solar System
• innit2 sensUsed as a replacement for any other negative tag question, irrespective of person, number, or verb. May precede the statement.
• innocence4 sensAbsence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.
• innocent10 sensFree from guilt, sin, or immorality.
• Innocent1 sensA surname.
• innovation4 sensThe act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
• innovative2 sensCharacterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.
• input8 sensThe act or process of putting in; infusion.
• inquest5 sensA formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death
• inquire3 sensTo ask (about something).
• inquiry2 sensThe act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
• inquisition6 sensAn inquiry or investigation into the truth of some matter.
• Inquisition2 sensA harsh or rigorous interrogation that violates one’s rights.
• ins1 sensinsert
• insane6 sensExhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
• insanely2 sensIn an insane manner; not sanely.
• insanity1 sensThe state of being insane; madness.
• insatiable2 sensNot satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased; very greedy.
• inscription4 sensThe act of inscribing.
• insect4 sensAn arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
• insecure2 sensNot secure.
• insensitive4 sensExpressing or feeling little or no concern, care, compassion, or consideration for the feelings, emotions, sentiments, or concerns of other people;…
• inseparable2 sensUnable to be separated; bound together permanently.
• insert11 sensTo put in between or into.
• Insert1 sensA key that when pressed switches between the overtype mode and the insert mode of a computer.
• inserted1 sensAttached to or growing out of some part.
• inside20 sensThe interior or inner part.
• insider2 sensA person who has special knowledge about the inner workings of a group, organization, or institution.
• insides1 sensguts, intestines, innards
• insight6 sensA sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.
• insignificant3 sensNot significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.
• insist3 sensTo hold up a claim emphatically.
• insistent4 sensUrgent in dwelling upon anything; persistent in urging or maintaining.
• insisting1 sensSynonym of insistent.
• insolence4 sensContemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
• insolent3 sensInsulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
• insomnia2 sensA sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.
• inspect3 sensTo examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.
• inspection2 sensThe act of examining something, often closely.
• inspector3 sensA person employed to inspect something.
• inspiration6 sensThe drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of…
• inspirational2 sensHaving the ability to inspire.
• inspire6 sensTo infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce…
• inspired5 sensHaving excellence through inspiration.
• inspiring2 sensProviding inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.
• Instagram6 sensAn online photo- and video-sharing social networking service, originally designed to mimic old-fashioned instant cameras.
• install6 sensTo connect, set up or prepare something for use
• installation4 sensAn act of installing.
• installed4 sensreadied for use
• instance15 sensAn occasion; an order of occurrence.
• instant13 sensA very short period of time; a moment.
• instantly4 sensAt once; without delay.
• instead1 sensIn the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
• instinct3 sensA natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
• institute11 sensAn organization founded to promote a cause
• institution11 sensA long-established organization or type of organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
• instruct6 sensTo teach by giving instructions.
• instruction6 sensThe act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
• instructor1 sensOne who instructs; a teacher.
• instrument9 sensA device used to produce music.
• instrumental7 sensEssential or central; of great importance or relevance.
• insufficient4 sensAn inadequate quantity of; not enough.
• insulin3 sensA polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).
• insult9 sensTo be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
• insulting2 sensContaining insult, or having the intention of insulting.
• insurance6 sensA means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
• insured2 sensCovered by an insurance policy.
• intact4 sensLeft complete or whole; not touched, defiled, sullied, or otherwise damaged.
• intake11 sensThe place where water, air or other fluid is taken into a pipe or conduit; opposed to outlet.
• integrated2 senscomposed and coordinated to form a whole
• integrity6 sensSteadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
• intel1 sensIntelligence (secret information).
• Intel1 sensIntel Corporation, a US-based multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated…
• intellect3 sensThe faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty.
• intellectual7 sensPertaining to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive.
• intelligence7 sensThe capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to…
• intelligent6 sensOf high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
• intend9 sensTo fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon
• intended3 sensPlanned.
• intending1 sensThe process by which one intends something; intention.
• intense5 sensOf a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.
• intensely2 sensIn an intense manner.
• intensity6 sensThe quality of being intense.
• intensive12 sensDone with intensity or to a great degree; thorough.
• intent5 sensSomething that is intended.
• intention8 sensA course of action that a person intends to follow.
• intentional6 sensIntended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
• intentionally1 sensIn an intentional manner; on purpose.
• intentions1 sensDesire to court, marry, date, woo or sleep with someone.
• interact5 sensTo act upon each other. To engage in communication and other shared activities (with someone).
• interaction2 sensThe situation or occurrence in which two or more things act upon one another to produce an effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or…
• intercept9 sensTo stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
• intercom2 sensAn independent, telephonic communication system, set up around and throughout a building, complex, or residence, typically for access control.
• intercourse5 sensCommunication, conversation.
• Intercourse1 sensA particular town in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States
• interest14 sensThe price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or…
• interested3 sensHaving or showing interest (attention or curiosity).
• interesting3 sensArousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.
• interests1 sensThe persons interested in any particular business or cause, taken collectively.
• interface12 sensThe point of interconnection or contact between entities.
• interfere4 sensTo get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.
• interference8 sensThe act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
• interfering1 sensinterference
• interim3 sensTransitional.
• interior5 sensWithin any limits, enclosure, or substance; inside; internal; inner.
• Interior2 sensA town and village in South Dakota, United States.
• intern8 sensA person who is interned, forcibly or voluntarily.
• internal9 sensOf or situated on the inside.
• internally3 sensIn an internal manner; within or inside of external limits; in an inner part or situation.