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1 Alsatian
Alsatian [ælˈseɪ∫ən]* * *[æl'seɪʃn] 1.1) GB ( dog) berger m allemand2) ( native of Alsace) Alsacien/-ienne m/f2.adjective alsacien/-ienne -
2 Alsatian
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4 cross
[kros] I adjective(angry: I get very cross when I lose something.) fâché- crosslyII 1. plural - crosses; noun1) (a symbol formed by two lines placed across each other, eg + or x.) croix2) (two wooden beams placed thus (+), on which Christ was nailed.) croix3) (the symbol of the Christian religion.) croix4) (a lasting cause of suffering etc: Your rheumatism is a cross you will have to bear.) croix5) (the result of breeding two varieties of animal or plant: This dog is a cross between an alsatian and a labrador.) hybride6) (a monument in the shape of a cross.) croix7) (any of several types of medal given for bravery etc: the Victoria Cross.) croix2. verb1) (to go from one side to the other: Let's cross (the street); This road crosses the swamp.) traverser2) ((negative uncross) to place (two things) across each other: He sat down and crossed his legs.) croiser3) (to go or be placed across (each other): The roads cross in the centre of town.) se croiser4) (to meet and pass: Our letters must have crossed in the post.) se croiser5) (to put a line across: Cross your `t's'.) barrer6) (to make (a cheque or postal order) payable only through a bank by drawing two parallel lines across it.) barrer7) (to breed (something) from two different varieties: I've crossed two varieties of rose.) croiser8) (to go against the wishes of: If you cross me, you'll regret it!) contrarier•- cross-- crossing - crossbow - cross-breed - cross-bred - crosscheck 3. noun(the act of crosschecking.)- cross-country skiing - cross-examine - cross-examination - cross-eyed - cross-fire - at cross-purposes - cross-refer - cross-reference - crossroads - cross-section - crossword puzzle - crossword - cross one's fingers - cross out -
5 halfway
halfway [hɑ:f'weɪ]1 adverb(a) (between two places) à mi-chemin;∎ it's halfway between Rennes and Cherbourg c'est à mi-chemin entre Rennes et Cherbourg;∎ we had got halfway to Manchester nous étions arrivés à mi-chemin de Manchester;∎ they have now travelled halfway to the moon ils sont maintenant à mi-chemin de leur voyage vers la lune;∎ we had climbed halfway up the mountain nous avions escaladé la moitié de la montagne;∎ we had got halfway down the mountain nous avions descendu la moitié de la montagne;∎ the path stops halfway up le chemin s'arrête à mi-côte;∎ there's a blockage halfway up the pipe il y a un bouchon à mi-hauteur du tuyau;∎ the ivy reaches halfway up the wall le lierre monte jusqu'à la moitié du mur;∎ her hair hangs halfway down her back ses cheveux lui arrivent jusqu'au milieu du dos;∎ he kicked the ball halfway into the French half il a shooté dans le ballon et l'a envoyé à la moitié du camp français;∎ I've got halfway through chapter 6 je suis arrivé à la moitié du chapitre 6;∎ halfway through the programme/film à la moitié de l'émission/du film;∎ to meet sb halfway retrouver qn à mi-chemin; figurative couper la poire en deux, faire un compromis;∎ figurative I'm willing to meet you halfway je veux bien couper la poire en deux, je suis prêt à t'accorder un compromis;∎ we're almost halfway there (in travelling, walking etc) nous sommes presque à mi-chemin, nous avons fait presque la moitié du chemin; (in work, negotiations) nous sommes presque à mi-chemin;∎ this will go halfway towards covering the costs cela couvrira la moitié des dépenses;∎ it's halfway between an alsatian and a collie c'est (à mi-chemin) entre le berger allemand et le colley∎ a halfway decent salary un salaire à peu près décent;∎ don't you have something halfway presentable to wear? tu n'as rien d'à peu près présentable à porter?∎ work has reached the halfway stage le travail est à mi-chemin;∎ at the halfway point of his career au milieu de sa carrière;∎ they're at the halfway mark (in race) ils sont à mi-course►► halfway house (on journey) (auberge f) relais m; (for rehabilitation) centre m de réadaptation (pour anciens détenus, malades mentaux, drogués etc); figurative (halfway stage) (stade m de) transition f; (compromise) compromis m;Sport halfway line ligne f médiane
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Alsatian — ( de. Elsässer, fr. Alsacien) can refer to:* A person from the Alsace region ( de. Elsaß/Elsass) ** List of Alsatians and Lotharingians ** a speaker of the Alsatian language* A term for the German Shepherd Dog which was invented during World War… … Wikipedia
Alsatian — Al*sa tian, a. Pertaining to Alsatia. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Alsatian — Al*sa tian, n. An inhabitant of Alsatia or Alsace in Germany, or of Alsatia or White Friars (a resort of debtors and criminals) in London. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Alsatian — ► NOUN 1) Brit. a German shepherd dog. 2) a person from Alsace, a region of NE France. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to Alsace … English terms dictionary
Alsatian — [al sā′shən] adj. [after Alsatia, older name for Alsace < ML Alisatia] of Alsace or its people, language, or culture n. 1. a person born or living in Alsace 2. the variety of German spoken in Alsace, France 3. Brit. name for GERMAN SHEPHERD … English World dictionary
Alsatian — [17] Alsatian has been around since at least the late 17th century (although in early use it generally denoted not the Franco German border province of Alsace but a no go area in London, near the banks of the Thames, where criminals, vagabonds… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
Alsatian — UK [ælˈseɪʃ(ə)n] / US noun [countable] Word forms Alsatian : singular Alsatian plural Alsatians British a large dog with thick brown and black fur, used for helping the police and for guarding buildings … English dictionary
Alsatian — [17] Alsatian has been around since at least the late 17th century (although in early use it generally denoted not the Franco German border province of Alsace but a no go area in London, near the banks of the Thames, where criminals, vagabonds… … Word origins
Alsatian — /al say sheuhn/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to Alsace or its inhabitants. 2. of or pertaining to Alsatia. n. 3. a native or inhabitant of Alsace. 4. a resident or native of Alsatia. 5. Also called Alsatian dog. Chiefly Brit. German shepherd. [1685… … Universalium
Alsatian — [[t]ælse͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] Alsatians N COUNT An Alsatian is a large, usually fierce dog that is often used to guard buildings or by the police to help them find criminals. [BRIT] Syn: German shepherd (in AM, use German shepherd) … English dictionary
Alsatian — Al·sa·tian || æl seɪʃən n. one of Alsatian origin, resident of Alsace (region in France); German shepherd (British) … English contemporary dictionary