line
line
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British pronunciation
/la‌ɪn/

Définition et signification de « line » en anglais

Line
01

ligne

a long narrow mark on a surface
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line definition and meaning
example
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The child scribbled colorful lines on the paper.
L'enfant a gribouillé des lignes colorées sur le papier.
The graffiti artist created beautiful lines on the brick wall.
L'artiste de graffiti a créé de belles lignes sur le mur de briques.
02

file

a row of people or things behind each other or next to each other
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line definition and meaning
example
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The buses were parked in a line at the bus station.
Les bus étaient garés en ligne à la station de bus.
The children held hands and walked in a line on the field trip.
Les enfants se sont tenus par la main et ont marché en ligne lors de la sortie scolaire.
03

the track or route along which a train travels

line definition and meaning
example
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The commuter line was delayed by signal problems.
She took the southbound line to the city.
04

ligne

a telephone connection or service
line definition and meaning
example
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He dialed the number, and a voice answered on the other end of the line.
Il a composé le numéro, et une voix a répondu à l'autre bout de la ligne.
I need to make an important call, but the line is busy.
Je dois passer un appel important, mais la ligne est occupée.
05

file, ligne

a formation of people or things one behind another
06

a continuous extent with length but no width or thickness, formed by the path of a moving point

example
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He followed the line of the horizon with his eyes.
Smoke traced a pale line across the sky.
07

ligne

a sequence of printed or written letters or characters arranged horizontally to form words
example
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The teacher asked us to copy the first line.
Please read the second line aloud.
08

a sequence of reasoning intended to demonstrate a truth or falsehood

example
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His line of argument convinced the panel.
The lawyer's line of reasoning dismantled their case.
09

a defensive or fortified position, especially representing the foremost point held by troops

example
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The troops held the line through the night.
Engineers reinforced the defensive line with sandbags.
10

a very narrow range of radiation within a spectrum

example
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The spectrometer picked up a faint hydrogen line.
Emission lines revealed the gas composition of the star.
11

a conductor used to transmit electrical power, signals, or optical data

example
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A broken power line caused a neighborhood blackout.
The phone line was down after the storm.
12

a sequence of related events, actions, or developments

example
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A line of events led from the small error to the full recall.
Investigators traced a line of contacts linking the suspects.
13

a spatial location defined by a one-dimensional extent, whether real or imaginary

example
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Stand on the center line for the photo.
The surveyor marked the property line with stakes.
14

a small crease, fold, or depression in the surface of an object

example
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A fine line appeared where the tablecloth had been folded.
Years in the sun left lines in the leather armchair.
15

a pipe or conduit used to carry liquids or gases from one place to another

example
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The crew repaired a leak in the gas line.
Oil flowed through the underground line to the refinery.
16

behavior or action that conforms to a standard, rule, or expectation

example
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His decision was in line with company policy.
The proposal falls in line with the committee's recommendations.
17

the main occupation that a person engages in to earn a living

example
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Teaching has been her line all her adult life.
He changed his line from law to medicine.
18

a cord, rope, or similar object used for tying, pulling, or hanging

example
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Hang the laundry on the line outside.
He tied the boat to the dock with a strong line.
19

the lineage or family line from a specific ancestor

example
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The family line stretches back to the 1600s.
They traced their line to a famous king.
20

a business that provides transport services for goods or passengers

example
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The shipping line transports goods internationally.
He booked a cabin on a cruise line.
21

a group of related products offered by a business

example
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Their new cosmetics line is popular with teens.
The company launched a line of eco-friendly shoes.
22

a channel used for sending or receiving information

example
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The emergency lines are open 24/7.
He stayed in touch through various communication lines.
23

a boundary or marking that defines the area of play

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He stepped outside the line during the serve.
The ball bounced just inside the end line.
24

a system where tasks are performed in sequence to assemble a product

example
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Cars roll down the assembly line in the factory.
Each worker has a station along the line.
25

ligne, frontière

a boundary or distinction used to separate or differentiate concepts, ideas, or categories
example
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There is a clear line between professional and personal behavior.
Il y a une ligne claire entre le comportement professionnel et personnel.
The line between right and wrong can sometimes be difficult to define.
La ligne entre le bien et le mal peut parfois être difficile à définir.
26

a melody or sequence of musical notes forming a recognizable tune

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The violin line carried the main melody.
He played a beautiful bass line on the piano.
27

a brief note sent to someone

example
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She wrote him a line to say thanks.
Drop me a line when you arrive.
28

slick or flattering words often used to manipulate

example
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He gave me the usual sales line.
Do n't fall for her smooth line about being busy.
29

a unit of vertical measurement in typesetting or advertising

example
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The ad costs 10 lines in the local newspaper.
Each line of print is measured carefully.
30

vers

dialogue or spoken text assigned to an actor
example
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She forgot her line on stage.
Repeat your line clearly for the recording.
to line
01

to form a row or be positioned along the edge of something

example
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The trees lined the street beautifully in autumn.
Soldiers lined the path for the parade.
02

doubler, revêtir

to cover the interior surface of something, often for protection, decoration, or insulation
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The walls were lined with soft fabric to improve acoustics.
Les murs étaient doublés d'un tissu doux pour améliorer l'acoustique.
She lined the drawer with paper to keep it clean.
Elle a doublé le tiroir avec du papier pour le garder propre.
03

doubler

to fill a space generously
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The pockets of his coat were lined with coins.
He lined the tray with bread rolls for the guests.
04

to draw lines on a surface

example
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She lined the paper carefully with a ruler.
The field was lined for the soccer match.
05

to mark something with lines

example
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The athlete 's shoes were lined with reflective stripes.
The walls were lined with decorative patterns.
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