Scratch

/skɹˈæt‍ʃ/

/ˈskɹætʃ/

Définition et Signification de "scratch"

to scratch

VERBE

gratter

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

Transitive: to scratch a surface

Example

The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.

La pierre pointue a accidentellement rayer la surface de la peinture de la voiture.

The puppy scratched the floor trying to bury its bone.

Le chiot a égratigné le sol en essayant d'enterrer son os.

gratter, écorcher

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

Transitive: to scratch the skin

Example

She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation.

Elle devait gratter ses piqûres de moustiques pour apaiser l'irritation.

The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.

Le chat s'est assis avec contentement, permettant au propriétaire de gratter son menton.

abandonner, annuler

to cancel or abandon an undertaking or project

Transitive: to scratch an idea or plan

Example

Due to budget constraints, they decided to scratch the plans for the new office building.

En raison de contraintes budgétaires, ils ont décidé d'annuler les plans pour le nouveau bâtiment de bureaux.

The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.

Le comité a abandonné l'idée d'organiser la conférence cette année et a décidé de la réexaminer à l'avenir.

gratter, rayer

to scrape over a hard surface and make a grating noise

Intransitive

Example

The chair legs scratched against the tiled floor as she moved it across the kitchen.

Les pieds de la chaise grattaient contre le sol carrelé alors qu'elle la déplaçait à travers la cuisine.

He winced as the fork scratched along the surface of the ceramic plate.

Il a grimacé alors que la fourchette grattait le revêtement de l'assiette en céramique.

gratter, égratigner

to create a mark or indentation on a surface using a sharp or pointed object

Transitive: to scratch a mark or indentation into sth | to scratch a mark or indentation onto sth

Example

She scratched her initials into the wooden bench with a pocket knife.

Elle a gratté ses initiales dans le banc en bois avec un couteau de poche.

He scratched a message onto the stone wall using a piece of flint.

Il a gratté un message sur le mur en pierre avec un morceau de silex.

gagner de l'argent en travaillant, se débrouiller pour gagner de l'argent

to earn money through labor, often involving difficult or unconventional methods

Intransitive

Example

After losing his job, he had to scratch to support his family, taking on any work he could find.

Après avoir perdu son emploi, il a dû se débrouiller pour gagner de l'argent afin de soutenir sa famille, acceptant tout travail qu'il pouvait trouver.

Despite the challenges, she scratched to provide for her children, taking on multiple part-time jobs.

Malgré les défis, elle s'est débrouillée pour gagner de l'argent afin de subvenir aux besoins de ses enfants, prenant plusieurs emplois à temps partiel.

biffer, rayer

to remove or eliminate something by erasing, or drawing a line through it

Transitive: to scratch a word or text

Example

She scratched the wrong answer and filled in the correct one on the exam paper.

Elle a rayé la mauvaise réponse et a rempli la bonne sur la copie d'examen.

The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.

L'éditeur a biffé les paragraphes redondants du manuscrit pour améliorer la clarté.

égratigner, griffer

to make a small, shallow mark or injury on the skin by rubbing something sharp or rough against it

Transitive: to scratch a person or body part

Example

She scratched her ankle while climbing over the fence.

Elle s'est égratignée la cheville en grimpant par-dessus la clôture.

The cat scratched me when I tried to pet it.

Le chat m'a griffer quand j'ai essayé de le caresser.

Scratch

NOM

égratignure, éraflure

a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface

What is a "scratch"?

A scratch is a small, shallow cut or scrape on the skin, often caused by something sharp like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface. Scratches usually result in minor bleeding and can cause a stinging sensation. They are generally not serious and heal quickly with basic care, such as cleaning the area with soap and water, and possibly applying a disinfectant and a bandage to keep it clean and protected while it heals.

fric, pognon

an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual contexts

boodle

bread

cabbage

cash

dinero

Example

He was thrilled to get some extra scratch from his freelance work.

Il était ravi de gagner un peu de fric grâce à son travail freelance.

They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.

Ils ont dû trouver une somme importante de fric pour couvrir les dépenses imprévues.

égratignure, rayure

an indication of damage

gribouillis, écriture illisible

poor handwriting

grattement, frottement

a harsh noise made by scraping

grit, maïs concassé

dry mash for poultry

ligne de départ, ligne de départ de course

a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

non-partant, retiré

a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it starts

Who is a "scratch"?

A scratch is a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it begins. This can happen for various reasons, such as injury, illness, or a change in circumstances that prevents them from participating. When someone scratches, they are no longer part of the event, and their spot is typically left empty or given to another competitor.

Example

Due to an injury, the runner was a scratch from the marathon.

Just before the event, the cyclist became a scratch due to illness.

grattement, rayure

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

scratch

ADJECTIF

golfeur à handicap nul, golfeur de niveau scratch

of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating

Example

He aspired to become a scratch golfer through diligent practice and training.

Il aspirait à devenir un golfeur à handicap nul grâce à une pratique et un entraînement assidus.