Rechercher
to make out
[phrase form: make]
01
se rouler des pelles, se peloter
to kiss and touch someone in a sexual manner
Intransitive
Example
The couple could n't keep their hands off each other and made out on the couch all night.
They decided to make out on the beach under the moonlight.
02
distinguer, discerner, voir
to understand something, often with effort
Transitive: to make out sth
Example
How did you make out the answer to that riddle?
I could n't quite make out the reason for her sudden behavior.
2.1
distinguer, découvrir
to recognize or distinguish something despite poor visibility
Transitive: to make out a shape
Example
I could barely make out the words on the page.
The distant mountain was difficult to make out through the haze.
2.2
comprendre, cerner
to comprehend someone's personality, intentions, or true nature
Transitive: to make out sb
Example
I could n't make him out at first, but I eventually realized he's just shy.
She's a complex person, and it takes time to make her out.
2.3
distinguer, comprendre
to be able to hear and understand something, often when it is difficult to do so
Transitive: to make out a sound
Example
He spoke so softly that I could not make out his words.
Can you make out the lyrics to this song?
03
remplir, établir
to complete a written document with the required information
Transitive: to make out a document
Example
The company made a check out to the vendor.
The doctor made out a prescription for pain medication.
04
s'en sortir, réussir à
to achieve or accomplish something despite having limited resources or facing challenges
Intransitive: to make out | to make out with a task or situation
Example
Despite the challenges, I ’m sure you ’ll make out in the new job.
He ’s been able to make out in a tough situation by staying calm and focused.
05
s'en sortir, réussir
to succeed or manage in a situation, often when facing difficulty or uncertainty
Intransitive: to make out in a specific manner
Example
How did John make out in the job interview?
I 'm not sure how she 's making out financially after her divorce.
06
prétendre, se faire passer pour
to claim or portray something as true, even if it is not
Transitive: to make out to do sth
Ditransitive: to make out oneself to do sth
Example
The company is making out to be profitable, but I'm not sure that's true.
He's making himself out to be a war hero, but he's actually a fraud.
07
faire valoir, présenter comme
to present evidence or arguments in support of a claim or belief
Transitive: to make out that | to make out sth
Example
The lawyer tried to make out that the defendant was innocent.
The company tried to make out that its products were superior to its competitors'.
08
s'embrasser, faire l'amour
to engage in sexual intercourse with someone, often in a romantic or casual manner
Intransitive
Example
The friends decided to make out after a night of drinking.
They made out in the bedroom after the party.
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