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2 channel
channel [ˈt∫ænl]1. nounc. ( = groove in surface) rainure fe. ( = system) voie f3. compounds* * *['tʃænl] 1.1) ( passage for liquid) canal m2) ( navigable water) chenal m3) (diplomatic, commercial) canal mto do something through the proper ou usual ou normal channels — faire quelque chose par la voie normale
diplomatic/legal channels — voie f diplomatique/légale
4) Television chaîne fto flick channels — (colloq) zapper
5) Radio canal m6) Architecture cannelure f7) ( groove) rainure f2.2) fig ( direct) concentrer, canaliser [efforts, energy] ( into dans; into doing pour faire); affecter [funds] ( into à)3) ( cut) creuser -
3 British Isles
ⓘ British Isles Les Îles britanniques comprennent la Grande-Bretagne, l'Irlande (République d'Irlande et Irlande du Nord) et toutes les petites îles qui les entourent: the Shetland Islands, the Orkney Islands, the Hebrides, the Isle of Man, the Scilly Isles, the Channel Islands. -
4 British Isles
Iplural noun îles fpl britanniquesIILes îles britanniques comprennent la Grande-Bretagne, l'Irlande (République d'Irlande et Irlande du Nord) et toutes les petites îles qui les entourent: the Shetland Islands, the Orkney Islands, the Hebrides, the Isle of Man, the Scilly Isles, the Channel Islands
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