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sharp [ʃɑ:p](a) (blade, scissors, razor) affûté, bien aiguisé; (knife, edge) tranchant, affilé; (edge) tranchant, coupant; (point) aigu(uë), acéré; (teeth, thorn) pointu; (claw) acéré; (needle, pin → for sewing) pointu; (→ for pricking) qui pique; (pencil) pointu, bien taillé;∎ these scissors are sharp ces ciseaux coupent bien;∎ give me a sharp knife donnez-moi un couteau qui coupe;∎ the sharp end la première ligne;∎ the men and women at the sharp end les hommes et les femmes en première ligne∎ she has sharp features elle a des traits anguleux∎ the car made a sharp turn la voiture a tourné brusquement;∎ a sharp rise/fall in prices une forte hausse/baisse des prix(e) (piercing → wind, cold) vif, pénétrant;∎ a sharp frost une forte gelée(f) (intense → pain, disappointment) vif(h) (harsh → words, criticism) mordant, cinglant; (→ reprimand) sévère; (→ voice, tone) âpre, acerbe; (→ temper) vif;∎ some sharp words were exchanged on échangea quelques propos acerbes;∎ he can be very sharp with customers il lui arrive d'être très brusque avec les clients;∎ she has a sharp tongue elle a la langue bien affilée(i) (keen → eyesight) perçant; (→ hearing, senses) fin; (in intellect, wit → person) vif; (→ child) vif, éveillé; (→ judgment) vif;∎ she is sharp of hearing elle a l'oreille ou l'ouïe fine;∎ he has a sharp eye il a le coup d'œil;∎ to have a sharp eye for a bargain savoir repérer une bonne affaire;∎ to keep a sharp lookout for sb guetter qn;∎ keep a sharp lookout! restez à l'affût!;∎ she has a very sharp mind elle a l'esprit très vif;∎ she was too sharp for them elle était trop maligne pour eux;∎ he's as sharp as a needle (intelligent) il est malin comme un singe; (shrewd) il est très perspicace, rien ne lui échappe(j) (quick, brisk → reflex, pace)∎ be sharp (about it)! dépêche-toi!;∎ that was a sharp piece of work! ça a été vite fait!, ça n'a pas traîné!(k) (shrill → sound, cry) aigu(uë), perçant∎ C sharp minor do m inv dièse mineur;∎ accused of sharp practice accusé de procédés indélicats ou malhonnêtes∎ he's always been a sharp dresser il s'est toujours habillé très classe2 adverb∎ at 6 o'clock sharp à 6 heures pile ou précises∎ turn sharp left tournez tout de suite à gauche;∎ the road turns sharp left la route tourne brusquement à gauche∎ look sharp (about it)! grouille-toi!, dépêche-toi!□3 noun -
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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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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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Sharp — Sharp, a. [Compar. {Sharper}; superl. {Sharpest}.] [OE. sharp, scharp, scarp, AS. scearp; akin to OS. skarp, LG. scharp, D. scherp, G. scharf, Dan. & Sw. skarp, Icel. skarpr. Cf. {Escarp}, {Scrape}, {Scorpion}.] 1. Having a very thin edge or fine … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sharp practice — Sharp Sharp, a. [Compar. {Sharper}; superl. {Sharpest}.] [OE. sharp, scharp, scarp, AS. scearp; akin to OS. skarp, LG. scharp, D. scherp, G. scharf, Dan. & Sw. skarp, Icel. skarpr. Cf. {Escarp}, {Scrape}, {Scorpion}.] 1. Having a very thin edge… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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sharp — 1 adjective 1 ABLE TO CUT having a very thin edge or point that can cut things easily: Peel the apples using a sharp knife. | The metal was jagged with lots of sharp edges. | razor sharp (=very sharp) opposite blunt 1 (1) 2 SOUNDS loud, short,… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
sharp — sharp1 W2S3 [ʃa:p US ʃa:rp] adj comparative sharper superlative sharpest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(able to cut easily)¦ 2¦(turn)¦ 3¦(increase/change)¦ 4¦(difference)¦ 5¦(pain/feelings)¦ 6¦(disapproving)¦ 7¦(intelligent)¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
sharp — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English scearp; akin to Old High German scarf sharp and perhaps to Old English scrapian to scrape more at scrape Date: before 12th century 1. adapted to cutting or piercing: as a. having a thin… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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sharp — [shärp] adj. [ME < OE scearp, akin to Ger scharf, ON skarpr < IE * (s)kerb(h) < base * (s)ker , to cut > SHEAR, HARVEST, L caro, flesh] 1. suitable for use in cutting or piercing; having a very thin edge or fine point; keen 2. having… … English World dictionary
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