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1 resserrer
resserrer [ʀ(ə)seʀe]➭ TABLE 11. transitive verba. [+ vis] to tighten (up) ; [+ nœud, ceinture, étreinte] to tightenb. [+ discipline] to tighten up ; [+ cercle, filets, crédits] to tighten ; [+ liens, amitié] to strengthen2. reflexive verbb. [liens affectifs] to grow stronger ; [cercle, groupe] to draw in• le filet/l'enquête se resserrait autour de lui the net/the inquiry was closing in on him* * *ʀ(ə)seʀe
1.
1) ( serrer de nouveau) to tighten [nœud, vis, étreinte]2) ( rendre plus étroit) to narrow [route]; to take [something] in [vêtement]; to tighten [pores]3) ( renforcer) to strengthen [amitié, relation]4) ( faire regrouper) to make [somebody/something] draw closer5) ( rendre plus sévère) to tighten up on [discipline, surveillance]
2.
se resserrer verbe pronominal1) ( devenir plus étroit) [vallée] to narrow2) ( devenir plus fort) [amitié] to become stronger3) ( devenir plus serré) [lien, nœud] to tighten4) ( se refermer) [troupes] to close in; [étreinte, piège] to tighten; [écart] to close5) ( se regrouper) [personnes, cercle] to draw closer together6) ( devenir plus sévère) [discipline] to become stricter* * *ʀ(ə)seʀe vt1) [pores] to close2) [nœud, boulon] to tighten3) fig, [liens] to strengthen* * *resserrer verb table: aimerA vtr1 ( serrer de nouveau) to tighten [nœud, vis, étreinte];2 ( réduire le développement de) to compress [texte, narration] (en qch into sth); resserrer un chapitre en deux pages to compress a chapter into two pages;3 ( rendre plus étroit) lit to narrow [passage, route]; to take [sth] in [vêtement]; to tighten [pores];4 ( renforcer) to strengthen [amitié, relation];5 ( faire regrouper) to make [sb/sth] draw closer; resserrez les rangs! close up a bit!;6 ( rendre plus sévère) to tighten up (on) [discipline, surveillance].B se resserrer vpr1 ( devenir plus étroit) [chemin, vallée, rivière] to narrow;2 ( devenir plus fort) [amitié, relation] to become stronger;3 ( devenir plus serré) [lien, nœud] to tighten;4 ( se refermer) [troupes, personnes] to close in; [étreinte, piège] to tighten; [écart] to close;5 ( se regrouper) [personnes, cercle] to draw closer together;6 ( devenir plus sévère) [discipline, surveillance] to become stricter.[rəsere] verbe transitif1. [boulon, nœud - serrer de nouveau] to retighten, to tighten again ; [ - serrer davantage] to tighten up (separable)2. [renforcer - amitié] to strengthen3. [fermer] to close (up)————————se resserrer verbe pronominal intransitif1. [devenir plus étroit] to narrow2. [se refermer] to tighten3. [devenir plus fort]nos relations se sont resserrées depuis l'année dernière we have become closer (to each other) ou our relationship has grown stronger since last year -
2 renforcer
renforcer [ʀɑ̃fɔʀse]➭ TABLE 31. transitive verba. [+ mur, équipe] to reinforce ; [+ régime, position, monnaie, amitié] to strengthen ; [+ paix, pouvoir] to consolidate• talon renforcé [de collant] reinforced heelb. [+ argument, crainte, soupçon] to reinforcec. [+ pression, effort, surveillance, contrôle] to intensify2. reflexive verb* * *ʀɑ̃fɔʀse
1.
1) ( rendre plus solide) to reinforce [construction, vêtement]; to strengthen [muscles, tissus]2) ( accroître le nombre de) to strengthen [équipe, effectifs]3) ( intensifier) to strengthen, to reinforce [pouvoir, sanctions]; to reinforce [contrôle, déséquilibre]; to step up [surveillance]
2.
se renforcer verbe pronominal [pouvoir] to increase; [contrôle] to become tighter; [équipe, effectifs] to grow; [pays, secteur] to grow stronger* * *ʀɑ̃fɔʀse vt1) (= consolider) to reinforce2) (= conforter)* * *renforcer verb table: placerA vtr1 ( rendre plus solide) to reinforce [construction, vêtement]; to strengthen [muscles, tissus]; renforcer un vêtement aux coudes/genoux to reinforce the elbows/knees of a garment;2 ( accroître le nombre de) to strengthen [équipe, effectifs, troupe]; nos équipes techniques sont renforcées par des ingénieurs our technical crews are backed up by engineers;3 ( intensifier) to strengthen, reinforce [pouvoir, loi, sanctions, amitié, défense]; to reinforce [contrôle, dépendance, image, doute, déséquilibre]; to step up [surveillance];4 ( donner plus de pouvoir à) to strengthen [groupe, ville, monnaie]; ce qui s'est passé me renforce dans mes positions/certitudes what has happened strengthens my position/convictions.B se renforcer vpr [pouvoir] to increase; [contrôle] to become tighter; [équipe, effectifs, groupe] to grow; [amitié, haine] to grow stronger; [pays, influence, secteur] to grow stronger; la tendance à la baisse s'est renforcée en 1993 the downward trend increased in 1993; notre groupe industriel continue de se renforcer our industrial group continues to grow stronger.[rɑ̃fɔrse] verbe transitifle candidat choisi viendra renforcer notre équipe de chercheurs the ideal candidate will join our team of researchers————————se renforcer verbe pronominal intransitifsa popularité s'est beaucoup renforcée his popularity has greatly increased ou has grown considerablynotre équipe se renforce maintenant de plusieurs jeunes ingénieurs our team has now been strengthened by the arrival of several young engineers -
3 endurcir
endurcir [ɑ̃dyʀsiʀ]➭ TABLE 21. transitive verb2. reflexive verb* * *ɑ̃dyʀsiʀ
1.
1) ( rendre plus robuste) [travail, sport] to strengthen [corps, caractère]2) ( rendre insensible) [épreuve, égoïsme] to harden
2.
s'endurcir verbe pronominal1) ( devenir plus robuste) to become stronger2) ( devenir insensible) to become hardened* * *ɑ̃dyʀsiʀ vt1) (physiquement) to toughen upCes exercices servent à endurcir les soldats. — These exercises are to toughen up the soldiers.
2) (moralement) to harden* * *endurcir verb table: finirA vtr1 ( rendre plus robuste) [travail, sport] to strengthen [corps, caractère]; endurcir qn contre to build up sb's resistance to;2 ( rendre insensible) [épreuve, égoïsme] to harden.B s'endurcir vpr1 ( devenir plus robuste) [corps, caractère] to become stronger;2 ( devenir insensible) [cœur, âme] to become hardened; s'endurcir contre to become inured to.[ɑ̃dyrsir] verbe transitifêtre endurci à to be hardened to, to be inured to2. [rendre insensible] to harden————————s'endurcir verbe pronominal intransitifje me suis endurci avec l'âge age has made me tougher ou has toughened mes'endurcir à to become hardened ou inured to2. [devenir insensible] to harden one's heart -
4 affermir
affermir [afεʀmiʀ]➭ TABLE 2 transitive verbto strengthen ; [+ muscles] to tone up* * *afɛʀmiʀ
1.
1) ( consolider) to strengthen [autorité, conviction, volonté, voix]; to consolidate [pouvoir, position]; to firm up [muscle, chair]2) ( rendre plus défini) to sharpen up [style, écriture]
2.
s'affermir verbe pronominal1) [autorité, pouvoir, croissance] to be consolidated; [voix] to become stronger; [muscle, chair] to firm up; [terrain] to become firmer; [santé] to become better2) [style, écriture] to become sharper* * *afɛʀmiʀ vt1) [foi, institution, position] to consolidate, to strengthen2) [peau, muscles] to firm up* * *affermir verb table: finirA vtr1 ( consolider) to strengthen [autorité, conviction, volonté, voix]; to consolidate [pouvoir, position]; to firm up [muscle, chair];2 ( rendre plus défini) to sharpen up [style, écriture].B s'affermir vpr1 [autorité, pouvoir, croissance] to be consolidated; [voix] to become stronger; [muscle, chair] to firm up; [terrain] to become firmer; [santé] to become better;2 [style, écriture] to become sharper.[afɛrmir] verbe transitif3. [assurer] to strengthen————————s'affermir verbe pronominal intransitif1. [puissance, influence] to be strengthened[investissements, monnaie] to strengthen -
5 forcir
forcir [fɔʀsiʀ]➭ TABLE 2 intransitive verb[personne] to broaden out ; [vent] to strengthen* * *fɔʀsiʀverbe intransitif [vent] to become stronger* * *fɔʀsiʀ vi1) (= grossir) to broaden out2) [vent] to freshen* * *forcir verb table: finir vi1 [vent] to become stronger;2 [personne] to put on weight.[fɔrsir] verbe intransitif -
6 s'affermir
afɛʀmiʀ vpr/pass1) [tendance, position] to become stronger2) [peau, muscles] to become firmer -
7 confirmer
confirmer [kɔ̃fiʀme]➭ TABLE 1 transitive verb• il m'a confirmé que... he confirmed that...• je souhaite confirmer ma réservation du... (dans une lettre) I wish to confirm my reservation of...* * *kɔ̃fiʀme
1.
1) to confirm [commande, fait]; to uphold [verdict]; to bear out [témoignage]2) Religion to confirm
2.
se confirmer verbe pronominal [bruit, nouvelle] to be confirmed; [témoignage] to be corroboratedil se confirme comme l'un de nos meilleurs acteurs — he has established himself as one of our best actors
* * *kɔ̃fiʀme vt* * *confirmer verb table: aimerA vtr1 ( rendre certain) to confirm [commande, fait, jugement]; to uphold [décision, verdict]; to bear out [témoignage]; to be evidence of [attitude, qualité]; to affirm [intention, volonté]; confirmer que to confirm that;2 ( conforter) confirmer qn dans son opinion to reinforce sb's opinion;3 Relig to confirm.B se confirmer vpr1 [bruit, nouvelle] to be confirmed; [témoignage] to be corroborated;2 il se confirme comme l'un de nos meilleurs acteurs he's established himself as one of our best actors;3 il se confirme que it is becoming increasingly certain that.[kɔ̃firme] verbe transitif1. [rendre définitif - réservation, nouvelle] to confirmcela reste à confirmer it remains to be confirmed, it is as yet unconfirmedceci confirme mes ou me confirme dans mes soupçons this bears out ou confirms my suspicions3. [affermir - position, supériorité] to reinforce————————se confirmer verbe pronominal intransitif1. [s'avérer - rumeur] to be confirmed2. [être renforcé - tendance, hausse] to become stronger -
8 aviver
aviver [avive]➭ TABLE 1 transitive verb[+ douleur physique, appétit] to sharpen ; [+ regrets, chagrin] to deepen ; [+ intérêt, désir, passion] to arouse ; [+ colère, querelle] to stir up* * *avive
1.
1) ( exciter) to intensify [chagrin, désir, colère]; to increase [intérêt]; to stir up [querelle]; to make [something] more acute [douleur physique]2) ( rehausser) to liven up [couleur]; to brighten up [teint]3) ( attiser) to kindle [feu]
2.
s'aviver verbe pronominal fig [chagrin] to deepen; [désir, intérêt] to grow stronger; [douleur] to become more acute* * *avive vt1) [douleur, chagrin] to intensify, [intérêt, désir] to sharpen, [colère, querelle] to stir up2) [couleur] to brighten up* * *aviver verb table: aimerA vtr1 ( exciter) to intensify [chagrin, désir, colère]; to increase [intérêt]; to stir up [querelle]; to make [sth] more acute [douleur physique];4 Méd aviver une plaie to remove the damaged tissue from a wound;5 Tech to polish [métal, marbre].B s'aviver vpr fig [chagrin] to deepen; [désir, colère, intérêt] to grow stronger; [douleur physique] to become more acute; la concurrence s'avive competition is becoming keener.[avive] verbe transitif1. [intensifier - flammes] to fan, to stir up (separable) ; [ - feu] to revive, to rekindle ; [ - couleur] to brighten, to revive ; [ - sentiment] to stir up ; [ - désir] to excite, to arouse ; [ - blessure] to irritate ; [ - querelle] to stir up, to exacerbate ; [ - crainte] to heighten -
9 raffermir
raffermir [ʀafεʀmiʀ]➭ TABLE 21. transitive verba. [+ muscle, peau] to tone up ; [+ chair] to firm upb. [+ prix, marché, cours] to steady ; [+ courage, résolution] to strengthen2. reflexive verba. [muscle] to harden ; [chair] to firm upb. [autorité] to strengthen ; [prix, marché, cours, voix] to become steadier* * *ʀafɛʀmiʀ
1.
1) lit to tone [épiderme]; to tone up [musculature]2) fig [personne] to strengthen [autorité, position]; to steady [marché]
2.
se raffermir verbe pronominal [tissus, peau] to become firmer; [voix] to become more assured; [cours boursier] to become steady; [sol] to harden* * *ʀafɛʀmiʀ vt1) [tissu, muscle] to firm up2) [position, monnaie] to strengthen* * *raffermir verb table: finirA vtr1 lit [lotion, crème] to tone [épiderme]; [sport] to tone up, to firm up [musculature]; [eau froide] to firm (up) [tissus];B se raffermir vpr [tissus, chairs, peau] to become firmer; [voix] to steady; [cours boursier] to become steady; [sol] to harden.[rafɛrmir] verbe transitif1. [muscle, peau] to tone ou to firm up (separable)————————se raffermir verbe pronominal intransitif1. [muscle, peau] to tone ou to firm up2. [se consolider] to get stronger3. FINANCE [monnaie, prix] to strengthen -
10 grandir
grandir [gʀɑ̃diʀ]➭ TABLE 21. intransitive verb• en grandissant tu verras que... as you grow up you'll see that...2. transitive verba. [microscope] to magnifyb. ( = rendre prestigieux) la France n'en est pas sortie grandie it did little for France's reputation* * *gʀɑ̃diʀ
1.
verbe transitif [loupe] to magnify; [talons] to make [somebody] look taller
2.
verbe intransitifgrandir dans l'estime de quelqu'un — fig to go up in somebody's esteem
2) ( en importance) [entreprise] to expand; [rumeur, foule] to growaller grandissant — liter [inquiétude] to become greater and greater; [bruit] to become louder and louder
3.
se grandir verbe pronominal lit to make oneself (look) taller* * *ɡʀɑ̃diʀ1. vi1) [enfant, arbre] to growIl a beaucoup grandi. — He's grown a lot.
2) [bruit] to grow louder, [hostilité] to increase2. vtgrandir qn [vêtement, chaussure] — to make sb look taller, figto make sb grow in stature
* * *grandir verb table: finirA vtr1 ( rendre plus grand) [loupe] to magnify; [talons] to make [sb] look taller;2 ( exagérer) to exaggerate [danger, importance];3 ( ennoblir) sortir grandi d'une épreuve to come out of an ordeal with increased stature; sa promotion ne l'a pas grandi à mes yeux I don't think any more highly of him because he's been promoted.B vi1 ( en taille) [plante, enfant] to grow; ( en âge) [enfant] to grow up; grandir de 20 cms to grow 20 cms; je te trouve bien grandi haven't you grown; devenir raisonnable en grandissant to become sensible as one grows up; grandir dans l'estime de qn fig to go up ou rise in sb's esteem;2 (en nombre, importance, intensité) [société, entreprise] to expand; [rumeur, inquiétude, danger, réputation, foule] to grow; [obscurité] to increase; les jours grandissent the days are getting longer; aller grandissant liter [inquiétude] to become greater and greater; [bruit] to become louder and louder.[grɑ̃dir] verbe intransitif1. [devenir grand] to growsa fille a grandi de cinq centimètres her daughter is five centimetres taller (than when I last saw her)je te trouve grandie you've grown ou you look taller since I last saw you2. [mûrir] to grow up4. [s'étendre - ville] to spread5. (figuré)grandir en force/sagesse/beauté to get stronger/wiser/more beautiful, to grow in strength/wisdom/beauty————————[grɑ̃dir] verbe transitif1. [faire paraître plus grand]3. [ennoblir]ils n'en sortent pas vraiment grandis they don't come out of it terribly well, it hasn't done much for their reputation————————se grandir verbe pronominal(emploi réfléchi) [vouloir paraître - plus grand] to make oneself (look) taller ; [ - plus important] to show oneself in the best possible light -
11 redoubler
redoubler [ʀ(ə)duble]➭ TABLE 11. transitive verba. ( = accroître) to increaseb. [+ syllabe] to reduplicatec. redoubler (une classe) [élève] to repeat a year• redoubler de prudence/de vigilance to be extra careful/vigilant3. intransitive verbto increase ; [cris] to get even louder* * *ʀ(ə)duble
1.
1) École2) Linguistique to reduplicate [consonne, syllabe]
2.
redoubler de verbe transitif indirectredoubler de prudence/d'égards — to be twice as careful/attentive
3.
verbe intransitif1) École to repeat a year2) ( s'intensifier) to intensify* * *ʀ(ə)duble1. vi1) ÉDUCATION to repeat a yearIl a raté son examen et doit redoubler. — He's failed his exam and will have to repeat the year.
2) [tempête, violence] to intensifyLe vent redouble de violence. — The wind is blowing twice as hard.
3) [personne]redoubler d'efforts — to redouble one's efforts, to try twice as hard
2. vt1) ÉDUCATION, [classe] to repeat2) LINGUISTIQUE, [lettre] to double* * *redoubler verb table: aimerA vtr1 Scol redoubler une classe to repeat a year;2 Ling to reduplicate [consonne, syllabe];3 ( intensifier) les événements récents ont redoublé sa méfiance recent events have made him/her twice as wary ou have made her even more wary.B redoubler de vtr ind redoubler de prudence/d'égards to be twice as ou much more careful/attentive; redoubler d'efforts to redouble one's efforts, to work twice as hard; il te faut redoubler de vigilance you need to be twice as vigilant ou extra vigilant; la bataille/tempête a redoublé de violence the fighting/storm has got GB ou gotten US even fiercer.C vi1 Scol to repeat a year;2 ( s'intensifier) to intensify; la pluie a redoublé it's raining even harder; sa rage a redoublé he became even more enraged.[rəduble] verbe transitif1. [rendre double]a. [plus fort] to knock even harder ou with renewed vigourb. [plus vite] to knock even more urgently2. ÉDUCATION————————[rəduble] verbe intransitif————————redoubler de verbe plus prépositionredoubler d'efforts to strive doubly hard, to redouble one's effortsredoubler de patience to be doubly ou extra patientredoubler de ruse to be doubly ou extra cunning -
12 fraîchir
fraîchir° [fʀe∫iʀ]➭ TABLE 2 intransitive verb[temps, température] to get cooler ; [vent] to freshen* * *fʀɛʃiʀ vi[température, air] to get cooler, [vent] to freshen* * *fraîchir verb table: finir vi1 ( devenir moins chaud) [temps] to get cooler;2 ( devenir plus froid) [temps] to become colder;3 Météo [vent] to freshen.[frɛʃir] verbe intransitif1. [se refroidir] to get coolerles jours fraîchissent, il faut vous couvrir the weather is getting cooler, you'd better put on warm clothing
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