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(a) (performance, novel, TV coverage) inégal(b) (paintwork) inégal, irrégulier;∎ patchy fog des nappes fpl de brouillard;∎ patchy rain des averses fpl éparses;∎ patchy cloud nuages mpl épars∎ our knowledge of that period of history is very patchy nous n'avons qu'une connaissance imparfaite de cette période de l'histoire -
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patchy [ˈpæt∫ɪ]* * *['pætʃɪ]adjective [colour, essay, quality] inégal; [knowledge] incomplet/-ètepatchy cloud — nuages mpl épars
patchy fog — nappes fpl de brouillard
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patchy adj [colour] inégal ; [essay, novel] inégal ; [quality, result, safety record] inégal ; [performance] de qualité inégale ; [knowledge] incomplet/-ète ; patchy cloud nuages mpl épars ; patchy fog nappes fpl de brouillard.
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patchy — ► ADJECTIVE (patchier, patchiest) 1) existing or happening in small, isolated areas: patchy fog. 2) uneven in quality; inconsistent. DERIVATIVES patchily adverb patchiness noun … English terms dictionary
fog — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ dense, heavy, thick ▪ freezing (BrE) ▪ patchy ▪ Drizzle and patchy fog are forecast. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
patchy — [[t]pæ̱tʃi[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED A patchy substance or colour exists in some places but not in others, or is thick in some places and thin in others. Thick patchy fog and irresponsible driving were to blame... Bottle tans can make your legs, arms… … English dictionary
patchy — patch|y [ˈpætʃi] adj 1.) happening or existing in some areas but not in others ▪ patchy fog 2.) not complete enough to be useful ▪ His knowledge of French remained pretty patchy. ▪ There is only patchy evidence of the animal s existence. 3.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
patchy — adjective 1 happening or existing irregularly in a number of small separate areas: patchy fog 2 not complete enough to be useful: His knowledge of French remained pretty patchy. | patchy evidence 3 especially BrE good in some parts but bad in… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
patchy — patch•y [[t]ˈpætʃ i[/t]] adj. patch•i•er, patch•i•est 1) occurring in, forming, or made up of patches 2) irregular in quality, texture, or distribution: patchy fog[/ex] • Etymology: 1790–1800 patch′i•ly, adv. patch′i•ness, n … From formal English to slang
patchy — UK [ˈpætʃɪ] / US adjective Word forms patchy : adjective patchy comparative patchier superlative patchiest 1) happening or existing in some places but not in other places If your lawn has extensive areas of patchy growth, try watering it. Demand… … English dictionary
patchy — patch|y [ pætʃi ] adjective 1. ) happening or existing in some places but not in other places: a patchy beard/lawn patchy rain/cloud/fog: Low clouds and patchy rain are forecast for tomorrow. 2. ) not detailed enough or complete enough to be… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
patchy — adj. VERBS ▪ be, seem ▪ become ▪ remain ADVERB ▪ extremely, fairly, very … Collocations dictionary
patchy — patchily, adv. patchiness, n. /pach ee/, adj., patchier, patchiest. 1. characterized by or made up of patches. 2. occurring in, forming, or like patches. 3. of inconsistent or irregular quality, texture, etc.; not uniform: patchy acting; patchy… … Universalium
patchily — patchy ► ADJECTIVE (patchier, patchiest) 1) existing or happening in small, isolated areas: patchy fog. 2) uneven in quality; inconsistent. DERIVATIVES patchily adverb patchiness noun … English terms dictionary