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Seal
01
phoque
a large sea animal with flippers that eats fish, can live on land and in water, and is hunted by humans for its fur
Exemples
Children giggled with delight as they watched seals frolicking in the waves at the aquarium.
Les enfants ont ri de plaisir en regardant les phoques s'amuser dans les vagues à l'aquarium.
02
cachet, sceau
a fastener made of a resinous material that is soft when warm, used to close or secure documents, letters, and parcels
Exemples
The old letter bore a red wax seal.
La vieille lettre portait un sceau de cire rouge.
03
sceau, cachet
a device engraved to create an impression, used to secure closures or authenticate documents
Exemples
Each document must carry the company seal.
Chaque document doit porter le sceau de l'entreprise.
04
joint, scellé
a fastener designed to create a secure, airtight, or watertight closure
Exemples
Check the seal on the bottle before opening.
Vérifiez le joint sur la bouteille avant de l'ouvrir.
05
couche protectrice, revêtement étanche
a protective coating applied to prevent moisture from penetrating
Exemples
Apply a seal over the paint for durability.
Appliquez un vernis sur la peinture pour une meilleure durabilité.
06
cachet, sceau
a mark or sign indicating approval or high quality
Exemples
Her performance earned the seal of excellence.
Sa performance a mérité le sceau d'excellence.
07
sceau, cachet
a stamp attached to a document to verify authenticity or to close it securely
Exemples
A red seal confirmed the document's legitimacy.
Un sceau rouge a confirmé la légitimité du document.
08
fourrure de phoque, peau de phoque
the fur or pelt of a seal, especially the soft underfur
Exemples
The seal's pile kept it warm in icy waters.
Le pelage du phoque le gardait au chaud dans les eaux glacées.
09
joint, étanchéité
a material or device that forms a watertight or airtight barrier between surfaces, preventing leaks and providing proper insulation
Exemples
Apply a seal between the two metal plates.
Appliquez un joint entre les deux plaques métalliques.
to seal
01
sceller
to finalize a contract, deal, or agreement
Transitive: to seal a contract or deal
Exemples
The real estate agent helped the buyers and sellers seal the deal on the purchase of the property.
L'agent immobilier a aidé les acheteurs et les vendeurs à sceller l'accord sur l'achat de la propriété.
02
sceller, fermer hermétiquement
to close or secure something tightly to prevent access
Transitive: to seal sth
Exemples
The glass jar was sealed with a metal screw-on cap to maintain the quality and longevity of its contents.
Le bocal en verre était scellé avec un bouchon à vis en métal pour maintenir la qualité et la longévité de son contenu.
03
sceller, cacheter
to affix a piece of wax or lead stamped with a distinctive design onto a document
Transitive: to seal a document
Exemples
The notary public sealed the legal document with their official seal, certifying its validity and legality.
Le notaire a scellé le document juridique avec son sceau officiel, certifiant sa validité et sa légalité.
04
sceller, appliquer un revêtement protecteur
to apply a protective coating or finish to a surface
Transitive: to seal a surface
Exemples
After applying the wood stain, the craftsman sealed the surface with a clear varnish.
Après avoir appliqué la teinture pour bois, l'artisan a scellé la surface avec un vernis transparent.
05
sceller, fermer hermétiquement
to close, fasten, or secure something tightly or airtight using a sealant, adhesive, or other means to prevent the passage of air, water, or other substances
Transitive: to seal sth
Exemples
Frustrated with the leak, they needed to seal the crack in the pipe.
Frustrés par la fuite, ils avaient besoin de sceller la fissure dans le tuyau.
06
chasser le phoque, faire la chasse aux phoques
to engage in the activity of hunting seals
Intransitive
Exemples
The Inuit community seals for food and fur, respecting their ancient customs and practices.
La communauté inuite chasse le phoque pour se nourrir et pour sa fourrure, respectant ainsi ses anciennes coutumes et pratiques.
SEAL
01
Opérateur des SEAL, Commando des SEAL
a Naval Special Warfare operative trained in unconventional combat and special operations
Exemples
Navy SEALs undergo intense physical training.
Les SEAL de la Marine subissent un entraînement physique intense.
Arbre Lexical
underseal
seal
