scale
scale
skeɪl
skeil
British pronunciation
/skeɪl/

Définition et signification de « scale » en anglais

Scale
01

échelle

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
scale definition and meaning
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The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region.
When choosing a new car, he considered the scale of fuel efficiency in relation to the vehicle's size.
02

écaille

each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile
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The fish 's scales shimmered in the sunlight as it leaped out of the water.
Les écailles du poisson scintillaient au soleil alors qu'il sautait hors de l'eau.
The alligator 's scales provide protection from predators and help regulate body temperature.
Les écailles de l'alligator offrent une protection contre les prédateurs et aident à réguler la température corporelle.
03

balance

a device used to weigh people or objects
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The bathroom scale indicated that she had lost a few pounds after her diet and exercise regimen.
La balance de salle de bain a indiqué qu'elle avait perdu quelques kilos après son régime et son programme d'exercice.
The warehouse manager used a large industrial scale to weigh the shipments of goods.
Le gestionnaire de l'entrepôt a utilisé une grande balance industrielle pour peser les expéditions de marchandises.
04

gamme

an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order
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The C major scale consists of seven notes, starting with C and following a specific pattern of intervals.
La gamme de do majeur se compose de sept notes, commençant par do et suivant un schéma spécifique d'intervalles.
The guitarist practiced various scales to improve their finger dexterity and knowledge of musical theory.
Le guitariste a pratiqué diverses gammes pour améliorer sa dextérité digitale et sa connaissance de la théorie musicale.
05

échelle, barème

a system of numerical values used to quantify and compare levels, degrees, or values
example
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The earthquake's intensity was measured on the Richter scale.
L'intensité du tremblement de terre a été mesurée sur l'échelle de Richter.
The temperature scale can be in Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.
L'échelle de température peut être en Celsius, Fahrenheit ou Kelvin.
06

échelle, proportion

a principle of design that refers to the size of elements in a composition relative to one another or to the overall size of the composition itself
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In architectural design, the scale of the building's facade elements should harmonize with the structure's overall size.
Dans la conception architecturale, l'échelle des éléments de la façade du bâtiment doit s'harmoniser avec la taille globale de la structure.
The artist carefully considered the scale of the objects in the painting to create a balanced and visually pleasing composition.
L'artiste a soigneusement considéré l'échelle des objets dans la peinture pour créer une composition équilibrée et visuellement plaisante.
07

a small leaf that covers and protects a bud or flower cluster, a modified leaf or bract that covers and protects a bud or catkin

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The buds are enclosed by protective scales.
She examines the scale at the tip of the developing shoot.
08

an instrument or device with a series of graduated marks used to measure or indicate quantity

example
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The thermometer has a scale in degrees Celsius.
He checks the scale on the measuring cup.
09

a metal sheathing of uniform thickness, often used as a protective covering, such as on artillery or armor

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The tank is reinforced with a scale of metal plates.
Artillery crews work behind protective scale shielding.
10

a thin flake of dead skin or epidermis shed from the surface of the body

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The dermatologist examines scales on the patient's scalp.
He notices scales forming after a sunburn.
to scale
01

escalader, grimper

to ascend or overcome a height or obstacle, often using a ladder
Transitive: to scale a height or obstacle
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In the competition, participants aimed to scale the vertical wall as quickly as possible.
Dans la compétition, les participants visaient à escalader le mur vertical aussi rapidement que possible.
The burglar attempted to scale the fence to gain unauthorized access to the secured area.
Le cambrioleur a tenté de escalader la clôture pour accéder sans autorisation à la zone sécurisée.
02

mesurer

to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
Transitive: to scale sth
example
Exemples
The architect carefully scaled the blueprint to ensure it would fit within the available space.
L'architecte a soigneusement mis à l'échelle le plan pour s'assurer qu'il s'intégrerait dans l'espace disponible.
The economist scaled the inflation rate against historical data to make predictions about the future.
L'économiste a mis à l'échelle le taux d'inflation par rapport aux données historiques pour faire des prédictions sur l'avenir.
03

peser, mesurer

to measure or determine the weight of an object using a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale weight of something
example
Exemples
The chef asked the assistant to scale the ingredients carefully.
Le chef a demandé à l'assistant de peser les ingrédients soigneusement.
Before shipping the goods, the warehouse workers need to scale each package.
Avant d'expédier les marchandises, les travailleurs de l'entrepôt doivent peser chaque colis.
04

peser, enregistrer un poids

to register or indicate a particular weight on a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale a particular weight
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The fishing tournament required participants to bring in catches that scaled a minimum weight of 2 pounds.
Le tournoi de pêche exigeait que les participants ramènent des prises qui pesaient un minimum de 2 livres.
The nutritionist advised her clients to aim for a diet that allowed them to scale a healthy weight.
La nutritionniste a conseillé à ses clients de viser un régime qui leur permette d'atteindre un poids santé.
05

écailler, enlever les écailles

to take off or peel away scales, often from a fish or other similar surfaces
Transitive: to scale fish
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The chef skillfully scaled the fish.
Le chef a habilement écaillé le poisson.
The culinary student practiced the technique of scaling fish under the guidance of the chef instructor.
L'étudiant en cuisine a pratiqué la technique d'écaillage du poisson sous la direction du chef instructeur.
06

escalader, gravir

to climb and reach the summit or the peak of a height
Transitive: to scale the peak of a height
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After a challenging ascent, the climbers finally scaled the summit of the mountain.
Après une ascension difficile, les alpinistes ont finalement escaladé le sommet de la montagne.
To access the ancient ruins, archaeologists had to scale the steep hillside in the dense jungle.
Pour accéder aux ruines anciennes, les archéologues ont dû gravir la pente abrupte dans la jungle dense.
07

escalader, grimper

to use ladders or similar means to gain access to and conquer a fortified structure
Transitive: to scale a fortified structure
example
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The army attempted to scale the castle walls during the siege.
L'armée a tenté de escalader les murs du château pendant le siège.
The soldiers managed to scale the fortress walls and gain entry to the enemy stronghold.
Les soldats ont réussi à escalader les murs de la forteresse et à pénétrer dans le bastion ennemi.
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