about (EN)

préposition, adverbe, adjectif

préposition “about”

1. à propos de
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   She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
2. autour de
   Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
3. réparti(s) sur (pour des objets ou des personnes dispersés)
   Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

adverbe “about”

1. environ
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. de tous côtés
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. ici et là
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. en déplacement
   The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
5. à l'aventure
   The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
6. retourné (pour une personne ou un objet qui se tourne)
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

adjectif “about”

1. de sortie
   After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
2. en circulation
   Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
3. à proximité
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. sur le point de (suivi d'un verbe à l'infinitif pour indiquer une action imminente)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.