feature

feature
feature
A n
1 (distinctive characteristic) trait m, caractéristique f ; a feature of those times une caractéristique de cette époque ; a stylistic/unique feature of sth un trait stylistique/exceptionnel de qch ; to become a permanent feature devenir un trait permanent ; to make a feature of sth mettre qch en valeur ;
2 (aspect) aspect m, côté m ; the plan has some good features le plan a de bons côtés ; a worrying feature of the incident un aspect inquiétant de l'incident ; to have no redeeming features n'avoir rien pour soi ;
3 (of car, computer, product) accessoire m ; optional features accessoires en option ; built-in safety features équipement m de sécurité intégré ;
4 (of face) trait m ; with sharp/coarse features aux traits anguleux/grossiers ; his eyes are his best feature ce qu'il a de mieux, ce sont ses yeux ;
5 (film) long métrage m, film m ; a double feature une double séance ;
6 Journ article m de fond (on sur) ; to have ou do a feature on publier un article de fond sur ; she does a feature in the Times elle est chroniqueuse au ‘Times’ ;
7 TV, Radio reportage m (on sur) ;
8 Ling trait m.
B -featured (dans composés) coarse-/sharp-/fine-featured aux traits grossiers/anguleux/fins.
C vtr
1 (present) [film, magazine, concert, event] présenter [story, photo, place, star, work] ; [advert, poster] représenter, montrer [person, scene] ; to be featured in sth/on the cover of sth figurer dans qch/sur la couverture de qch ;
2 (highlight) [car, computer, new model] être équipé de [facility, accessory] ;
3 US (imagine) se figurer.
D vi
1 (figure) figurer ; Shakespeare features prominently Shakespeare figure à la place d'honneur ;
2 TV, Cin [performer] jouer (in, on dans).

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