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121 collision
collision [kə'lɪʒən]∎ to come into collision with sth entrer en collision avec ou tamponner qch;∎ Nautical to be on a collision course être sur un cap de collision;∎ the two planes were on a collision course les deux avions risquaient d'entrer en collision;∎ figurative the government is on a collision course with the unions le gouvernement va au-devant d'un conflit avec les syndicats∎ a collision of interests un conflit d'intérêts►► Insurance collision damage waiver = suppression de franchise pour les dommages causés aux véhicules -
122 conflict
∎ she often comes into conflict with her mother elle entre souvent en conflit ou se heurte souvent avec sa mère;∎ this was in conflict with her principles c'était en conflit ou en contradiction avec ses principes∎ to be in conflict (with) être en conflit (avec);∎ the parties are often in conflict les partis sont souvent en désaccord;∎ our differing beliefs brought us into conflict nos croyances divergentes nous ont opposés;∎ the unions are in conflict with the management les syndicats sont en conflit avec la direction;∎ there is a conflict between the two statements les deux déclarations ne concordent pas(a) (ideas, interests) s'opposer, se heurter;∎ the research findings conflict with this view les résultats des recherches sont en contradiction avec ou contredisent cette idée;∎ the policies conflict (with one another) ces politiques sont incompatibles►► a conflict of interests un conflit d'intérêts -
123 jar
1 noun∎ he's having a few jars with the lads il prend un pot ou un verre avec les copains(a) (make harsh noise) grincer, crisser;∎ there's something about her voice which really jars sa voix a quelque chose qui vous écorche les oreilles(b) (clash → note) détonner; (→ colour) jurer ( with avec); (→ ideas, styles, remarks) détonner, être incompatible, ne pas s'accorder ( with avec);∎ it jars with your red dress cela jure avec ta robe rouge;∎ his constant complaining jars on my nerves ses lamentations continuelles me hérissent(a) (shake → structure) secouer, ébranler;∎ the fall jarred my bones cette chute m'a secoué;∎ I've jarred my wrist je me suis fait mal au poignet(door) entrouvert -
124 mismatch
∎ the colours are a mismatch ces couleurs ne vont vraiment pas ensemble ou sont vraiment mal assorties(b) (in marriage) mésalliance f(a) (colours, clothes) mal assortir∎ they were totally mismatched (socially) ils étaient vraiment mal assortis; (by temperament) ils n'étaient absolument pas faits pour s'entendre -
125 standoff
standoff ['stændɒf]∎ their debate ended in a standoff leur débat n'a rien donné;∎ the standoff over the budget is making Wall Street nervous l'impasse dans laquelle se trouve le budget inquiète Wall Street►► British standoff half (in rugby) demi m d'ouverture;standoff missile missile m tiré à distance de sécurité
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clash´ing|ly — clash «klash», noun, verb. –n. 1. a loud, harsh sound like that of two things running into each other, of striking metal, or of bells rung together but not in tune: »He heard the clash of cymbals. 2. Figurative. a) strong disagreement or conflict … Useful english dictionary
clash´er — clash «klash», noun, verb. –n. 1. a loud, harsh sound like that of two things running into each other, of striking metal, or of bells rung together but not in tune: »He heard the clash of cymbals. 2. Figurative. a) strong disagreement or conflict … Useful english dictionary
clash — index affray, bicker, collision (dispute), commotion, compete, conflict (noun), conflict (verb), co … Law dictionary
clash — ► VERB 1) (of opposing groups) come into violent conflict. 2) disagree or be at odds. 3) (of colours) appear discordant when placed together. 4) (of dates or events) occur inconveniently at the same time. 5) strike together, producing a loud… … English terms dictionary
clash — [[t]klæ̱ʃ[/t]] ♦♦♦ clashes, clashing, clashed 1) V RECIP When people clash, they fight, argue, or disagree with each other. [JOURNALISM] [V with n] A group of 400 demonstrators ripped down the state Parliament s front gate and clashed with police … English dictionary
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clash — I UK [klæʃ] / US noun [countable] Word forms clash : singular clash plural clashes ** 1) mainly journalism a fight or battle between two groups of people clash between: Yesterday saw violent clashes between police and protesters. 2) mainly… … English dictionary
clash — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ angry, bitter, fierce, serious ▪ armed, bloody, deadly, violent ▪ … Collocations dictionary
clash — 1 verb 1 (I) if two armies, or groups of people clash, they suddenly start fighting each other: Troops clashed near the border. (+ with): Police have clashed with demonstrators again today. 2 (I) if two people or groups of people clash, they… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
clash — I. verb Etymology: imitative Date: circa 1500 intransitive verb 1. to make a clash < cymbals clashed > 2. to come into conflict < where ignorant armies clash by night Matthew Arnold >; also to be incompatible … New Collegiate Dictionary
clash — [klæʃ] noun [C] I 1) a very angry argument or fight between two people or groups violent clashes between police and protesters[/ex] 2) a situation in which two people or things are so different that they cannot exist or work together a… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English