pull
pull
pʊl
pool
British pronunciation
/pʊl/

Définition et signification de « pull » en anglais

to pull
01

tirer

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving
Transitive: to pull sth
to pull definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She pulled her suitcase behind her as she walked through the airport.
Elle tirait sa valise derrière elle en marchant dans l'aéroport.
She pulled the door handle to open the entrance.
Elle a tiré la poignée de la porte pour ouvrir l'entrée.
02

attirer, captiver

to attract interest or gain favor
Transitive: to pull interest or favor
to pull definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The new advertising campaign was designed to pull the attention of a younger demographic.
La nouvelle campagne publicitaire a été conçue pour attirer l'attention d'un public plus jeune.
The talented young artist managed to pull the interest of art critics and collectors.
Le jeune artiste talentueux a réussi à attirer l'intérêt des critiques d'art et des collectionneurs.
03

arracher, extraire

to remove something from the surface of the skin, such as hair, feathers, or splinters
Transitive: to pull sth | to pull sth from the skin
to pull definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She carefully pulled the splinter from her finger using a pair of tweezers.
Elle a soigneusement retiré l'écharde de son doigt à l'aide d'une pince à épiler.
The esthetician skillfully pulled unwanted hair during the waxing session
L'esthéticienne a habilement enlevé les poils indésirables pendant la séance d'épilation à la cire.
04

tirer, tracter

to be drawn or moved by the application of force, especially through mechanical energy
Intransitive: to pull to a direction | to pull
example
Exemples
The heavy door pulled slowly on its hinges as the wind pushed against it.
La lourde porte tira lentement sur ses gonds alors que le vent poussait contre elle.
The athlete 's powerful kick caused the ball to pull towards the goalpost.
Le coup puissant de l'athlète a fait que le ballon a tiré vers le poteau de but.
05

tirer, dégainer

to draw or reveal a weapon
Transitive: to pull a weapon
example
Exemples
As the tension escalated, he decided to pull his concealed handgun from its holster.
Alors que la tension montait, il décida de tirer son pistolet dissimulé de son étui.
The police officer warned the suspect to comply, or he would be forced to pull his service weapon.
Le policier a averti le suspect de se conformer, ou il serait obligé de dégainer son arme de service.
06

réaliser, exécuter

to successfully execute a plan or scheme, especially when it involves cunning or manipulation
Transitive: to pull a plan or scheme
example
Exemples
The con artist pulled a scam that fooled even the most vigilant investors.
L'escroc a monté une arnaque qui a trompé même les investisseurs les plus vigilants.
John managed to pull a convincing impersonation and gained access to the restricted area.
John a réussi à réaliser une imitation convaincante et a obtenu l'accès à la zone restreinte.
07

retirer, supprimer

to remove something from circulation or public access
Transitive: to pull sth
example
Exemples
The newspaper decided to pull the controversial article from its online edition.
Le journal a décidé de retirer l'article controversé de son édition en ligne.
The software company had to pull the faulty update.
La société de logiciels a dû retirer la mise à jour défectueuse.
08

arracher, déchirer

to tear or separate objects or materials forcefully
Transitive: to pull a fabric or material
example
Exemples
She accidentally pulled the pages of the old book when trying to turn them.
Elle a accidentellement arraché les pages du vieux livre en essayant de les tourner.
The fabric was delicate, and any attempt to pull it resulted in small tears along the seams.
Le tissu était délicat, et toute tentative de tirer dessus entraînait de petites déchirures le long des coutures.
09

tirer, arracher

to draw or tug something in order to detach or remove
Transitive: to pull sth
example
Exemples
The mechanic pulled the damaged part from the engine for closer inspection.
Le mécanicien a tiré la pièce endommagée du moteur pour un examen plus approfondi.
As the fisherman reeled in his line, he hoped to pull a big catch from the water.
Alors que le pêcheur ramenait sa ligne, il espérait tirer une grosse prise de l'eau.
10

retenir, freiner

to deliberately slow down or restraining a horse to make it lose a race
Transitive: to pull a horse
example
Exemples
In a surprising move, the jockey decided to pull the horse just before the final stretch.
Dans un mouvement surprenant, le jockey a décidé de retenir le cheval juste avant la dernière ligne droite.
The trainer instructed the jockey to subtly pull the horse to avoid winning the preliminary race.
L'entraîneur a demandé au jockey de retenir subtilement le cheval pour éviter de gagner la course préliminaire.
11

se froisser, se claquer

to damage a muscle or its attaching tendons, particularly during a workout session or any vigorous activity
Transitive: to pull a muscle
example
Exemples
During the marathon, the runner pulled a muscle in his calf, slowing down his pace.
Pendant le marathon, le coureur s'est foulé un muscle du mollet, ralentissant son rythme.
Attempting to lift too much weight, the weightlifter ended up pulling his lower back muscles.
En essayant de soulever trop de poids, l'haltérophile a fini par se froisser les muscles du bas du dos.
12

draguer, choper

to successfully attract, flirt with, or hook up with someone
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example
Exemples
He managed to pull at the club even though he barely tried.
Il a réussi à draguer au club même s'il a à peine essayé.
She pulled last night and has n't stopped smiling since.
Elle a dragué hier soir et n'a pas arrêté de sourire depuis.
Pull
01

traction, tir

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
02

traction, force de traction

the force used in pulling
03

tirette, poignée

a device used for pulling something
04

piston, influence

influence or advantage gained through personal connections or status
example
Exemples
She got the job through pull, not qualifications.
Elle a obtenu le poste grâce à du piston, pas à des qualifications.
He used his pull to get us into the club early.
Il a utilisé son piston pour nous faire entrer dans le club plus tôt.
05

tirée, bouffée

a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
06

effort soutenu, traction

a sustained effort
07

entorse, foulure

a strain or tear in a muscle due to excessive force, resulting in pain and limited movement
example
Exemples
After lifting heavy boxes, he felt a sharp pull in his lower back.
Après avoir soulevé des cartons lourds, il a ressenti une tiraillement aigu dans le bas du dos.
She experienced a muscle pull while stretching before the workout.
08

tiré, phase de traction

the phase in weightlifting where the lifter lifts the barbell off the ground, typically transitioning into a higher position such as the clean or snatch
example
Exemples
She practiced her pulls repeatedly to refine her technique.
Elle a pratiqué ses tractions à plusieurs reprises pour affiner sa technique.
She struggled with the initial pull but managed to complete the lift successfully.
Elle a eu du mal avec le tiré initial mais a réussi à terminer l'ascension avec succès.
09

le lancer initial, le pull

the initial throw to start a game or point in ultimate frisbee
example
Exemples
She aimed for maximum distance with her pull.
Elle visait une distance maximale avec son lancer.
They practiced their pulls for hours to perfect their technique.
Ils ont pratiqué leurs lancers pendant des heures pour perfectionner leur technique.
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