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1 pattern
pattern [ˈpætən]a. (on material, wallpaper) motif m• the torches made patterns of light on the walls la lumière des torches dessinait des formes sur les mursc. ( = model) modèle m• on the pattern of... sur le modèle de...• it followed the usual pattern [interview, crime, epidemic] cela s'est passé selon le scénario habituel• this week's violence follows a sadly familiar pattern les actes de violence de cette semaine suivent un scénario trop familier• these attacks all followed the same pattern ces agressions se sont toutes déroulées de la même manièree. [of sentence] structure f* * *['pætn] 1.1) ( design) dessin m, motif m2) ( regular way of happening)pattern of behaviour —
behaviour pattern — mode m de comportement
working patterns in industry — l'organisation f du travail dans l'industrie
traffic pattern — distribution f de la circulation
weather patterns — tendances fpl climatiques
3) ( model) modèle m also Linguistics4) ( in dressmaking) patron m; ( in knitting) modèle m5) ( style of manufacture) style m6) ( sample) échantillon m2.transitive verb ( model) modeler (on, after sur) -
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pattern ['pætən]1 noun∎ a geometric/herringbone pattern un motif géométrique/à chevrons(b) (physical arrangement) disposition f, configuration f;∎ to form a pattern former un motif ou un dessin;∎ the pattern of light and shade on the ground le dessin que forment les effets d'ombre et de lumière sur le sol;∎ the pattern of footprints on the sand la disposition des empreintes de pas sur le sable(c) (standard way of occurring or being arranged) système m, configuration f;∎ pattern of events cheminement m des événements;∎ sometimes there seems to be no pattern to our lives notre existence semble parfois être régie par le hasard;∎ all the different elements fell into a pattern tous les éléments ont fini par s'emboîter les uns dans les autres ou s'articuler les uns aux autres;∎ research has established that there is a pattern in or to the data la recherche a établi que les données ne sont pas aléatoires;∎ such incidents are part of a wider pattern of abuse de tels incidents s'inscrivent dans un contexte de violence plus large;∎ some clear patterns emerge from the statistics des tendances nettes ressortent des statistiques;∎ behaviour patterns in monkeys types mpl de comportement chez les singes;∎ weather patterns grandes tendances fpl climatiques;∎ there is a definite pattern to the burglaries on observe une constante bien précise dans les cambriolages;∎ the pattern of TV viewing in the average household les habitudes fpl du téléspectateur moyen;∎ to follow a set pattern se dérouler toujours de la même façon;∎ the evening followed the usual pattern la soirée s'est déroulée selon le schéma habituel;∎ economic growth on the Japanese pattern croissance économique à la japonaise;∎ pattern of trade structure f des échanges;∎ voice pattern empreintes fpl vocales∎ dress pattern patron m de robe;∎ to cut out a shirt from a pattern tailler une chemise sur un patron∎ to set a pattern for (of company, method, work) servir de modèle à; (of person) instaurer un modèle pour;∎ their methods set the pattern for other companies leurs méthodes ont servi de modèle à d'autres sociétés;∎ this opening debate set the pattern for what followed ce débat d'ouverture a donné le ton de ce qui allait suivre(a) (mark → fabric) décorer d'un motif∎ to pattern oneself on or after sb prendre modèle ou exemple sur qn;∎ their quality control is patterned on Japanese methods leur contrôle de qualité est calqué sur les méthodes japonaises►► Military pattern bombing bombardement m systématique;pattern book livre m d'échantillons; (for dressmaking) catalogue m de patrons;Industry pattern designer dessinateur(trice) m,f de patrons -
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pattern book livre m d'échantillons(b) (standard arrangement) système m, configuration f;∎ research has established that there is a pattern in or to the data la recherche a établi que les données ne sont pas aléatoires;∎ some clear patterns emerge from the statistics des tendances nettes ressortent des statistiques;∎ our aim is to achieve economic growth on the Japanese pattern notre but est d'atteindre un taux de croissance comparable à celui du Japon -
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['pætən]1) (a model or guide for making something: a dress-pattern.) patron2) (a repeated decoration or design on material etc: The dress is nice but I don't like the pattern.) motif3) (an example suitable to be copied: the pattern of good behaviour.) modèle• -
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noun US Television mire f -
6 willow pattern
noun motif m chinois ( bleu sur fond blanc) -
7 tartan
1) ((woollen or other cloth woven with) a pattern of different coloured lines and broader stripes, crossing each other at right angles, originally used by clans of the Scottish Highlands.) tartan2) (any one pattern of this sort, usually associated with a particular clan etc: the Cameron tartan.) tartan -
8 allowance
1) (a fixed sum or quantity given regularly: His father made him an allowance of $20 a month.) allocation2) (something (usually a quantity) allowed: This dress pattern has a seam allowance of 1 cm.) marge -
9 diamond
1) (a very hard, colourless precious stone: Her brooch had three diamonds in it; ( also adjective) a diamond ring.) diamant; de diamant2) (a piece of diamond (often artificial) used as a tip on eg a record-player stylus.) diamant3) (a kind of four-sided figure or shape; ♦: There was a pattern of red and yellow diamonds on the floor.) losange4) (one of the playing-cards of the suit diamonds, which have red symbols of this shape on them.) carreau•- diamonds -
10 example
1) (something that represents other things of the same kind; a specimen: an example of his handwriting.) spécimen2) (something that shows clearly or illustrates a fact etc: Can you give me an example of how this word is used?) exemple (de)3) (a person or thing that is a pattern to be copied: She was an example to the rest of the class.) exemple (pour)4) (a warning to be heeded: Let this be an example to you, and never do it again!) exemple•- make an example of - set someone an example - set an example -
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12 check
check [t∫ek]1. nouna. ( = examination) contrôle mb. to keep in check [+ emotions] contenir• checks and balances freins mpl et contrepoids mpl (système d'équilibrage des pouvoirs législatif, exécutif et judiciaire aux États-Unis)• check! échec au roi !f. (US) = cheque• I'll have to check whether or if there's an age limit il faudra que je vérifie s'il y a une limite d'âgeb. [+ baggage to be loaded] enregistrerc. ( = stop) [+ enemy] arrêter ; [+ advance] enrayer• to check o.s. se contrôlere. (US) [+ coats] mettre au vestiaire• is Matthew there? -- hold on, I'll just check est-ce que Matthew est là ? -- attends, je vais voir4. compounds[tablecloth, shirt, pattern] à carreaux• your check-in time is half-an-hour before departure présentez-vous à l'enregistrement des bagages une demi-heure avant le départ ► check-out noun caisse f (dans un libre-service)► check in(in hotel) ( = arrive) arriver ; ( = register) remplir une fiche (d'hôtel) ; (at airport) se présenter à l'enregistrement[+ information, time] vérifiera. ( = verify) vérifier* * *I 1. [tʃek]1) ( inspection) (for quality, security) contrôle m (on sur)to keep a (close) check on somebody/something — surveiller quelqu'un/quelque chose (de près)
2) Medicine examen m3) ( restraint) frein m (on à)to put ou place a check on — mettre un frein à [production, growth]
to hold ou keep somebody/something in check — contrôler quelqu'un/quelque chose
4) ( in chess)6) US ( cheque) chèque m7) US ( bill) addition f8) US ( receipt) ticket m2. 3.transitive verb1) ( for security) vérifier [vehicle, mechanism, fuse]; contrôler [person, product, ticket, area]to check that/whether — vérifier que/si
2) (for accuracy, reliability) vérifier [bill, spelling, data, signature, banknote]; contrôler [accounts, invoice, output, work]; corriger [proofs]to check that/whether — vérifier que/si
to check something against — vérifier quelque chose par rapport à [data, inventory]; comparer quelque chose avec [signature]
3) (for health, progress) prendre [temperature, blood pressure]; tester [reflexes]; examiner [eyesight]to check that/whether — vérifier que/si
4) ( inspect) examiner [watch, map, pocket]5) ( find out) vérifier [times, details]6) ( curb) contrôler [price rises, inflation]; freiner [increase, growth, progress]; réduire [abuse, emigration, influence]; démentir [rumour]; déjouer [plans]7) (restrain, keep in) maîtriser [emotions]; retenir [tears]8) ( stop) arrêter [person, enemy, rebellion]9) ( in chess) faire échec à10) US ( for safekeeping) mettre [quelque chose] au vestiaire [coat]; mettre [quelque chose] à la consigne [baggage]11) US ( register) enregistrer [baggage]4.1) ( verify) vérifier2) ( examine)to check for — dépister [problems, disease]; chercher [leaks, flaws]
3) ( register)to check into — arriver à [hotel]
4) US ( tally) [accounts] être exact5. 6.1) ( in chess)2) (colloq) US ( in agreement) d'accord7.checked past participle adjective [fabric, garment] à carreauxPhrasal Verbs:- check in- check on- check upIIUS; = cheque -
13 design
design [dɪˈzaɪn]1. nouna. ( = pattern) motif mb. ( = plan drawn in detail) [of building, machine, car] plan m (of, for de ) ; [of dress, hat] modèle m (of, for de)• have you seen the designs for the new cathedral? avez-vous vu les plans de la nouvelle cathédrale ?c. ( = way in which sth is planned and made) [of clothes] style m ; [of car, machine, building, book] conception f ; ( = look) design m• the design of the car allows... la façon dont la voiture est conçue permet...d. ( = completed model) modèle m• the dress is an exclusive design by... cette robe est un modèle exclusif de...f. ( = intention) to have designs on sb/sth avoir des visées sur qn/qcha. ( = think out) [+ object, car, model, building] concevoirb. ( = draw on paper) dessinerc. ( = destine for particular purpose) room designed as a study pièce conçue comme cabinet de travail• to be designed for sb ( = aimed at particular person) s'adresser à qn• to be designed to do sth ( = be made for sth) être conçu pour faire qch ; ( = be aimed at sth) être destiné à faire qch3. compounds* * *[dɪ'zaɪn] 1.1) (idea, conception) conception f2) (planning, development) (of object, appliance) conception f; (of building, room) agencement m; ( of clothing) création f4) (model, completed object) modèle m5) ( art of designing) gen design m; ( fashion) stylisme m6) ( decorative pattern) motif m7) Art, University arts mpl appliqués2.to have designs on — avoir des vues fpl sur
transitive verb1) (conceive, plan out) concevoir2) ( intend)to be designed for something/to do — ( destined for) être destiné à quelque chose/à faire; ( made for) être conçu pour quelque chose/pour faire
3) ( draw plan for) [draughtsman] dessiner le patron de [garment]; [designer] créer [costume, garment]; dessiner [building, appliance] -
14 willow
willow ['wɪləʊ]1 noun∎ the willow la batte□de saule►► Ornithology willow grouse lagopède m des saules;willow pattern = motif de céramique;willow pattern plates des assiettes à motifs chinois;Ornithology willow tit mésange f boréale;willow tree saule m;Ornithology willow warbler pouillot m fitisⓘ WILLOW PATTERN Ce motif de céramique, généralement bleu sur fond blanc, représente une scène chinoise avec des personnages, un saule et un pont sur une rivière. -
15 match
[mæ ] I noun(a short piece of wood or other material tipped with a substance that catches fire when rubbed against a rough or specially-prepared surface: He struck a match.) allumette- matchboxII 1. noun1) (a contest or game: a football/rugby/chess match.) match2) (a thing that is similar to or the same as another in some way(s) eg in colour or pattern: These trousers are not an exact match for my jacket.) chose qui va bien avec3) (a person who is able to equal another: She has finally met her match at arguing.) égal4) (a marriage or an act of marrying: She hoped to arrange a match for her daughter.) mariage2. verb1) (to be equal or similar to something or someone in some way eg in colour or pattern: That dress matches her red hair.) aller bien avec2) (to set (two things, people etc) to compete: He matched his skill against the champion's.) opposer•- matched- matchless - matchmaker -
16 Usage note : the
In French, determiners agree in gender and number with the noun they precede ; the is translated by le + masculine singular noun ( le chien), by la + feminine singular noun ( la chaise), by l’ + masculine or feminine singular noun beginning with a vowel or mute ‘h’ (l’auteur, l’homme, l’absence, l’histoire) and by les + plural noun (les hommes, les femmes).When the is used after a preposition in English, the two words (prep + the) are often translated by one word in French. If the preposition would normally be translated by de in French (of, about, from etc.) the prep + the is translated by du + masculine noun ( du chien), by de la + feminine noun ( de la femme), by de l’ + singular noun beginning with a vowel or mute ‘h ’ (de l’auteur, de l’histoire) and by des + plural noun (des hommes, des femmes). If the preposition would usually be translated by à (at, to etc.) the prep + the is translated according to the number and gender of the noun, by au ( au chien), à la ( à la femme), à l’ (à l’enfant), aux (aux hommes, aux femmes).Other than this, there are few problems in translating the into French.The following cases are, however, worth remembering as not following exactly the pattern of the English:the good, the poor etc.= les bons, les pauvres etc.Charles the First, Elizabeth the Second etc.= Charles Premier, Elizabeth Deux etc.she’s THE violinist of the century= c’est LA violoniste du siècle or c’est la plus grande violoniste du sièclethe Tudors, the Batemans etc.= les Tudor, les Bateman etc.For expressions such as the more, the better, see the entry the.This dictionary contains usage notes on such topics as weight measurement, days of the week, rivers, illnesses, aches and pains, the human body, and musical instruments, many of which use the. -
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['riðəm]1) (a regular, repeated pattern of sounds, stresses or beats in music, poetry etc: Just listen to the rhythm of those drums; complicated rhythms.) rythme2) (a regular, repeated pattern of movements: The rowers lost their rhythm.) rythme3) (an ability to sing, move etc with rhythm: That girl has got rhythm.) rythme•- rhythmic- rhythmical - rhythmically -
18 holding
holding ['həʊldɪŋ](a) (of meeting) tenue f∎ holding is against the rules il est contraire au règlement de tenir son adversaire∎ he has holdings in several companies il est actionnaire de plusieurs sociétés►► Finance holding company (société f en) holding m, société f à portefeuille;holding costs coûts mpl de détention;holding operation opération f de maintien;Aviation holding pattern circuit m d'attente;∎ we were in a holding pattern over Heathrow for two hours nous avons eu une attente de deux heures au-dessus de Heathrow -
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20 mosaic
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