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to pump
01
pomper
to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action
Transitive: to pump a gas or liquid somewhere
Exemples
He had to pump air into the bicycle tires to ensure a smooth ride.
Il a dû gonfler les pneus du vélo pour assurer une conduite fluide.
The gas station attendant helped pump fuel into the car's tank.
Le préposé à la station-service a aidé à pomper du carburant dans le réservoir de la voiture.
02
injecter, insuffler
to infuse or inject something, such as energy, resources, or vitality, into a system, environment, or situation
Transitive: to pump energy or resources into an activity or system
Exemples
The government decided to pump billions of dollars into the healthcare system to improve access to medical services.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'injecter des milliards de dollars dans le système de santé pour améliorer l'accès aux services médicaux.
The company pumped significant funds into research and development to innovate new products.
L'entreprise a injecté des fonds importants dans la recherche et le développement pour innover de nouveaux produits.
03
cuisiner, presser
to interrogate someone persistently or forcefully to obtain information
Transitive: to pump sb for information
Exemples
He pumped his friend for information about the surprise party.
Il a pressé son ami pour obtenir des informations sur la fête surprise.
She pumped her children for details about their day at school.
Elle a interrogé ses enfants pour obtenir des détails sur leur journée à l'école.
04
pomper, faire circuler de manière pulsative
to move or flow in a pulsating or irregular manner, with interruptions or fluctuations in the flow
Intransitive
Exemples
The oil pumped slowly from the ground as the drilling rig continued its operation.
Le pétrole pompait lentement du sol alors que la plateforme de forage poursuivait son opération.
The lava pumped slowly from the volcano's crater, flowing down its slopes.
La lave pompait lentement du cratère du volcan, coulant le long de ses pentes.
05
pomper, actionner
to apply forceful or repetitive upward and downward motions
Transitive: to pump a lever
Exemples
She pumped the handle of the well to draw water to the surface.
Elle actionna la manivelle du puits pour faire monter l'eau à la surface.
He pumped the bicycle pedals to gain speed while riding uphill.
Il pompa les pédales du vélo pour prendre de la vitesse en montant la côte.
06
déferler, pomper
(surfing) waves that are consistently strong, powerful, and ideal for surfing
Informal
SpecializedExemples
The waves are absolutely pumping today — let ’s hit the water!
Les vagues sont absolument puissantes aujourd'hui—allons à l'eau !
You know it ’s a good session when the swell keeps pumping like this.
Vous savez que c'est une bonne session quand la houle continue à pomper comme ça.
Pump
01
ballerine
an open and flat women's shoe, similar to a ballerina's shoe, usually worn for dancing or exercising
Dialect
British
British
Exemples
She wore pumps to the dance class.
Elle portait des ballerines au cours de danse.
Pumps are comfortable for light exercise and casual outings.
Les pompes sont confortables pour les exercices légers et les sorties décontractées.
02
the hollow muscular organ that rhythmically contracts to circulate blood through the body
Exemples
A defective pump can lead to serious health issues.
Exercise strengthens the pump.
03
a lightweight, low-cut athletic shoe, typically made of canvas with a rubber sole
Dialect
American
American
Exemples
Children wore red canvas pumps for gym class.
She slipped on her pumps before heading to practice.
04
pompe, pompe mécanique
a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure
Exemples
The water pump in the car engine ensures that coolant circulates to prevent overheating.
La pompe à eau dans le moteur de la voiture assure que le liquide de refroidissement circule pour éviter la surchauffe.
Industrial processes often rely on pumps to transfer liquids from one part of the production line to another.
Les processus industriels reposent souvent sur des pompes pour transférer les liquides d'une partie de la ligne de production à une autre.
05
a type of shoe, often with a low-cut upper that does not cover the ankle, designed for comfort, sometimes worn as a high heel
DialectAmerican
AmericanExemples
She bought a pair of black leather pumps for the office.
Evening pumps often feature a modest heel.
06
gonflement musculaire, congestion musculaire
the temporary swelling and firmness of muscles during or after weight training
SlangExemples
I always chase the pump during arm day.
Je recherche toujours la congestion pendant la journée des bras.
That workout gave me an insane chest pump.
Cet entraînement m'a donné une pompe thoracique incroyable.
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