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Mold
01
a container or form used to shape food or other materials by pouring them in while liquid, which then hardens into the container's shape
Exemples
She poured the chocolate into a heart-shaped mold.
The gelatin set perfectly in the star mold.
02
a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold
Exemples
The clay figure was a perfect mold of the original model.
Bronze statues are often cast from molds.
03
a particular character, type, or nature that defines someone or something
Exemples
He was of a different mold than his colleagues, always seeking adventure.
Leaders of this mold are rare and inspiring.
04
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer
Exemples
Bread left out too long developed green mold.
Mold can ruin food if not stored properly.
05
loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter
Exemples
The garden thrived thanks to dark, rich mold.
Farmers prefer fields with healthy mold for planting.
to mold
01
modeler, façonner
to give a soft substance a particular shape or form by placing it into a mold or pressing it
Transitive: to mold a material into a form
Exemples
She carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase on the potter's wheel.
Elle a soigneusement modelé l'argile en un beau vase sur le tour de potier.
Children love to mold colorful playdough into imaginative figures during art class.
Les enfants adorent modeler de la pâte à modeler colorée en formes imaginatives pendant le cours d'art.
02
modeler, façonner
to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
Exemples
The artist molded a sculpture from clay, carefully shaping it into a lifelike representation of a human figure.
L'artiste a modelé une sculpture en argile, la façonnant soigneusement en une représentation réaliste d'une figure humaine.
She molded a vase from ceramic.
Elle a modelé un vase en céramique.
03
moisir, se couvrir de moisissure
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
Exemples
If you leave bread out in humid weather, it will quickly mold, becoming unsuitable for consumption.
Si vous laissez du pain à l'extérieur par temps humide, il va rapidement moisir, devenant impropre à la consommation.
Over time, the damp walls of the basement started to mold, requiring extensive cleaning and renovation.
Avec le temps, les murs humides du sous-sol ont commencé à moisir, nécessitant un nettoyage et une rénovation approfondis.
04
modeler, façonner, forger
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
Exemples
The teachings of his parents and mentors molded his worldview.
Les enseignements de ses parents et mentors ont façonné sa vision du monde.
The inspiring stories of great leaders molded her aspirations.
Les histoires inspirantes de grands leaders ont façonné ses aspirations.
05
modeler, façonner
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
Exemples
The custom-made orthotic was molded to fit the unique contours of the patient's foot.
L'orthèse sur mesure a été moulée pour épouser les contours uniques du pied du patient.
The automotive technician molded the rubber seal to fit tightly around the edges of the car door.
Le technicien automobile a modelé le joint en caoutchouc pour qu'il s'adapte étroitement autour des bords de la porte de la voiture.
Arbre Lexical
moldable
moldy
mold
