Rechercher
Sélectionnez la langue du dictionnaire
Rat
01
rat
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Exemples
The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food.
Le rat a couru le long de l'allée, à la recherche de restes de nourriture.
Despite efforts to control their population, rats remain a common sight in urban areas.
Malgré les efforts pour contrôler leur population, les rats restent un spectacle courant dans les zones urbaines.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Exemples
She inserted a rat to lift her hairstyle for the party.
The stylist used a rat to create a fuller look.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Exemples
He felt betrayed by a rat in the office.
She calls anyone who lies to friends a rat.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
Exemples
Strikers accused the man of being a rat.
He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
05
mouchard, indic
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangExemples
The criminal gang was furious when they discovered there was a rat in their midst.
Le gang criminel était furieux lorsqu'ils ont découvert qu'il y avait une balance dans leurs rangs.
He was labeled a rat after he cooperated with the police and testified against his former associates.
Il a été qualifié de balance après avoir coopéré avec la police et témoigné contre ses anciens associés.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Exemples
She rats her hair before attending the gala.
The stylist rats the curls for a vintage look.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
Exemples
He rats on his teammates to secure a promotion.
The politician rats his party for personal advantage.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
Exemples
He rats during the labor strike at the factory.
The company hires workers to rat for those on strike.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
Exemples
The factory rats the production lines during the strike.
Management rats by hiring replacement workers.
Exemples
He decided to rat on his accomplices to get a reduced sentence.
Il a décidé de moucharder ses complices pour obtenir une peine réduite.
The gang member was ostracized after he ratted out his former associates.
Le membre du gang a été ostracisé après avoir balancé ses anciens associés.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Exemples
The farmer rats around the barn every morning.
He trains the dog to rat effectively in the granary.
Arbre Lexical
ratlike
ratty
rat
