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A n1 ( 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 ;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’ ;8 Ling trait m.C vtr1 ( 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 ;3 ○ US ( imagine) se figurer.D vi1 ( figure) figurer ; Shakespeare features prominently Shakespeare figure à la place d'honneur ; -
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feature [ˈfi:t∫ər]1. noun• personal attacks have been a feature of these elections ces élections ont été marquées par une série d'attaques personnellesb. ( = film) long métrage m( = give prominence to) a film featuring John Wayne un film avec John Waynea. (in films) jouerb. ( = appear) figurer• the story featured on all of today's front pages cette histoire faisait la une de tous les journaux aujourd'hui4. compounds* * *['fiːtʃə(r)] 1.1) ( distinctive characteristic) trait m, caractéristique f2) ( aspect) aspect m, côté m3) ( of face) trait m4) (of car, computer, product) accessoire mbuilt-in safety features — équipement m de sécurité intégré
5) ( film) long métrage m6) ( in newspaper) article m de fond (on sur)she does a feature in the Times — elle est chroniqueuse au ‘Times’
7) Television, Radio reportage m (on sur)8) Linguistics trait m2.transitive verb1) ( present) [film, magazine] présenter [story, photo, star]; [advert, poster] représenter [person, scene]2) ( highlight) être équipé de [accessory]3.1) ( figure) figurer2) Television, Cinema [performer] jouer
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