rat
rat
ræt
rāt
British pronunciation
/ræt/

Définition et signification de « rat » en anglais

Rat
01

rat

a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
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rat definition and meaning
example
Exemples
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

traitre, mouchard

a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
rat definition and meaning
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example
Exemples
She calls anyone who lies to friends a rat.
Elle appelle rat quiconque ment à ses amis.
03

rat de coiffure, toupet postiche

a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
example
Exemples
The stylist used a rat to create a fuller look.
Le styliste a utilisé un rat pour créer un look plus volumineux.
04

jaune, briseur de grève

someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
example
Exemples
He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
Il embauche des rats pour maintenir l'usine en fonctionnement pendant la grève.
05

mouchard, indic

someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangSlang
example
Exemples
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

ébouriffer, gonfler

to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
example
Exemples
The stylist rats the curls for a vintage look.
Le coiffeur ratte les boucles pour un look vintage.
02

dénoncer, trahir

to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
example
Exemples
The politician rats his party for personal advantage.
Le politicien trahit son parti pour un avantage personnel.
03

briser la grève, travailler pendant une grève

to take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
example
Exemples
The company hires workers to rat for those on strike.
L'entreprise embauche des travailleurs pour briser la grève de ceux qui sont en grève.
04

casser une grève, employer des briseurs de grève

to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
example
Exemples
Management rats by hiring replacement workers.
Remplacer les grévistes en embauchant des travailleurs de remplacement.
05

dénoncer, balancer

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities
example
Exemples
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

dératiser, chasser les rats

to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
example
Exemples
He trains the dog to rat effectively in the granary.
Il entraîne le chien à chasser les rats efficacement dans le grenier.
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