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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
The seal lounged lazily on the rocky shore, basking in the warm sunlight.
Le phoque se prélassait paresseusement sur la rive rocheuse, se chauffant au soleil chaud.
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
a fastener made of a resinous material that is soft when warm, used to close or secure documents, letters, and parcels
Exemples
He melted the seal to close the envelope.
The old letter bore a red wax seal.
03
a device engraved to create an impression, used to secure closures or authenticate documents
Exemples
The official placed the seal on the certificate.
Each document must carry the company seal.
04
a fastener designed to create a secure, airtight, or watertight closure
Exemples
The jar has a rubber seal to keep it airtight.
Check the seal on the bottle before opening.
05
a protective coating applied to prevent moisture from penetrating
Exemples
The wooden floor was treated with a seal to prevent water damage.
Apply a seal over the paint for durability.
06
a mark or sign indicating approval or high quality
Exemples
Products with the seal of approval sell faster.
Her performance earned the seal of excellence.
07
a stamp attached to a document to verify authenticity or to close it securely
Exemples
The seal prevented forgery.
A red seal confirmed the document's legitimacy.
08
the fur or pelt of a seal, especially the soft underfur
Exemples
Hunters sold the seal for its valuable pelt.
The seal's pile kept it warm in icy waters.
09
a material or device that forms a watertight or airtight barrier between surfaces, preventing leaks and providing proper insulation
Exemples
The window has a rubber seal to prevent drafts.
Apply a seal between the two metal plates.
to seal
01
sceller
to finalize a contract, deal, or agreement
Transitive: to seal a contract or deal
Exemples
After weeks of negotiations, the two parties finally sealed the business partnership.
Après des semaines de négociations, les deux parties ont finalement scellé le partenariat commercial.
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
She used a hot iron to seal the envelope, ensuring its contents would remain confidential.
Elle a utilisé un fer chaud pour sceller l'enveloppe, garantissant que son contenu resterait confidentiel.
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 royal decree was sealed with the monarch's official seal, signifying its authenticity and authority.
Le décret royal a été scellé avec le sceau officiel du monarque, signifiant son authenticité et son autorité.
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
The contractor sealed the concrete floor with a waterproof sealant to prevent water damage and staining.
L'entrepreneur a scellé le sol en béton avec un scellant imperméable pour éviter les dommages causés par l'eau et les taches.
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
Before shipping, they had to seal the package with tape.
Avant l'expédition, ils ont dû sceller le colis avec du ruban adhésif.
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 indigenous tribe traditionally seals during the winter months to sustain their livelihood.
La tribu indigène chasse traditionnellement les phoques pendant les mois d'hiver pour subvenir à leurs besoins.
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
a Naval Special Warfare operative trained in unconventional combat and special operations
Exemples
The SEAL completed a highly classified mission.
Navy SEALs undergo intense physical training.
Arbre Lexical
underseal
seal
