key
Pronunciation
/ki/

Définition et signification de « key » en anglais

Key
01

clé, clef

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.
key definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
inanimé
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
keys
02

clé, clef

one of many buttons that one presses or taps to operate a computer, telephone, or cell phone
key definition and meaning
03

touche

a mechanical part that is pressed or activated to produce sound in musical instruments
key definition and meaning
04

clé, élément clé

a crucial factor in achieving or understanding something
05

tonalité, hauteur

the highness or lowness of a person's voice
06

tonalité

a set of notes based on a particular note that form the tonal basis of a musical passage
07

clé, clef

a device used to wind a spring-driven mechanism, such as a clock
08

clé de voûte, pierre clé

the central stone at the top of an arch that holds the structure together
09

légende, liste, clé

a list of symbols that accompanies a table, map, etc. as a reference for further explanation
10

corrigé, solution

a list of correct answers or solutions to questions, puzzles, or exercises
11

la raquette, la zone restrictive

(basketball) the area near the basket, where players often position themselves for rebounds, screens, or post moves
12

kilo, kilogramme

a kilogram, especially of an illegal drug
informal
13

samare, disamare

a type of seed with a wing-like structure that helps it to be carried by the wind, often found in certain tree species
14

ton, ambiance

the general feeling or attitude that characterizes a situation, piece of writing, or event
15

clé, pièce maîtresse

the final piece or board used to complete a floor or surface installation, ensuring the structure is secure
16

clés, clés de contrôle

(in the plural) a symbol of authority or control within a prison pod or gang
slang
01

clé, clef, fondamental, essentiel

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
qualitatif
superlatif
most key
comparatif
more key
gradable
to key
01

identifier, classifier

to identify or classify an organism, species, or object using a system of questions or characteristics, typically in fields like botany, biology, or taxonomy
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
key
3e personne du singulier
keys
participe présent
keying
passé simple
keyed
participe passé
keyed
02

adapter, personnaliser

to tailor an advertisement to a specific audience
03

accorder, régler

to regulate or adjust the musical pitch of an instrument or voice
04

rayer, vandaliser avec une clé

to vandalize or scratch a car, typically with a key, as an act of damage or protest
05

donner accès, enregistrer

to give access or control by providing a key or code
06

saisir, entrer

to enter information or data into a computer or electronic device using a keyboard
07

claver, poser la clé de voûte

to provide an arch with its central supporting stone
08

verrouiller, fixer

to fasten or secure something in place
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