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Pace
01
cadence, allure, vitesse
a person's speed when walking, moving, or running
Exemples
The runner maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon, ensuring they did not tire out too quickly.
Le coureur a maintenu un rythme régulier tout au long du marathon, s'assurant ainsi de ne pas se fatiguer trop rapidement.
The pace of the project was too slow, causing delays in the overall timeline.
Le rythme du projet était trop lent, ce qui a entraîné des retards dans le calendrier global.
02
pas
a measure of length that equals the distance traveled between two steps during a walk
Exemples
A pace is a traditional unit of length equal to the distance covered by a single step or stride.
Un pas est une unité traditionnelle de longueur égale à la distance parcourue par un seul pas ou enjambée.
Soldiers and hikers often use pacing to estimate distances when navigating terrain without instruments.
Les soldats et les randonneurs utilisent souvent le pas pour estimer les distances lorsqu'ils naviguent sur un terrain sans instruments.
03
rythme, allure
the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes
Exemples
The pace of technological innovation has accelerated rapidly over the past decade.
Le rythme de l'innovation technologique s'est accéléré rapidement au cours de la dernière décennie.
The pace of the conversation slowed as they delved into deeper topics.
Le rythme de la conversation ralentit alors qu'ils abordaient des sujets plus profonds.
04
pas
one step taken while walking or running
Exemples
She took a pace forward.
Count each pace to reach the end of the room.
05
a unit of distance, traditionally considered the length of an average stride, equal to 3 feet or 91.44 centimeters
Exemples
The wall was ten paces long.
He advanced fifty paces before stopping.
06
speed at which an action or process occurs
Exemples
The pace of the music was slow and dreamy.
He could n't keep up with the pace of work in the office.
07
the speed at which a narrative unfolds and how it affects audience engagement
Exemples
The film 's pace keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
A slow pace allowed for deep character development.
08
the distance between two consecutive steps or risers in staircases
Exemples
The stairs were built three paces apart.
Each pace was carefully measured for comfort.
09
a courtyard or open area within a building complex
Exemples
Children played in the central pace of the monastery.
The café overlooked a quaint pace between houses.
to pace
01
arpenter
to walk back and forth in a small area at a fixed speed, often due to anxiety or being deep in thought
Intransitive
Exemples
The nervous father paced outside the delivery room, awaiting news of his newborn.
Le père nerveux arpentait la salle d'attente devant la salle d'accouchement, attendant des nouvelles de son nouveau-né.
Frustrated by the delay, she began to pace around the train platform.
Frustrée par le retard, elle commença à arpenter le quai de la gare.
02
aller au pas, marcher au pas
(of a horse) to move at a particular gait or speed, often in a rhythmic and coordinated manner
Intransitive
Exemples
The skilled equestrian taught the horse to pace gracefully during the dressage competition.
L'écuyer qualifié a appris au cheval à allure gracieusement pendant la compétition de dressage.
The rider trained the horse to pace steadily during parades, showcasing a dignified and controlled movement.
Le cavalier a entraîné le cheval à allure régulièrement pendant les défilés, montrant un mouvement digne et contrôlé.
03
arpenter, mesurer en marchant
to determine the extent of a distance by walking it and keeping track of the number of steps taken
Transitive: to pace a distance or area
Exemples
We decided to pace the length of the garden to determine how much fencing material we would need.
Nous avons décidé de mesurer la longueur du jardin pour déterminer la quantité de matériel de clôture dont nous aurions besoin.
To estimate the size of the room, he paced it from corner to corner and calculated the area.
Pour estimer la taille de la pièce, il l'a arpentée d'un coin à l'autre et a calculé la superficie.
04
réguler, contrôler
to regulate or control the rate or speed at which something moves or develops
Transitive: to pace an activity or development
Exemples
In order to maintain a captivating narrative, the author learned to pace the revelation of key plot twists.
Afin de maintenir un récit captivant, l'auteur a appris à rythmer la révélation des rebondissements clés de l'intrigue.
The project manager had to pace the implementation of new software features to ensure a smooth transition.
Le chef de projet a dû réguler la mise en œuvre des nouvelles fonctionnalités logicielles pour assurer une transition en douceur.
pace
01
used to politely indicate disagreement with a person, typically placed before their name or title
Exemples
Pace Professor Smith, I believe the evidence suggests a different conclusion.
Pace the committee's report, the results of the study indicate a need for further research.
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