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short
Example
She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat.
Elle portait une chemise à manches courtes pour rester au frais dans la chaleur estivale.
He preferred to wear short pants while exercising to allow for greater freedom of movement.
Il préférait porter des pantalons courts en faisant de l'exercice pour permettre une plus grande liberté de mouvement.
Example
I had a short chat with my neighbor this morning.
She gave me a short introduction to the project.
03
petit
(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
Example
At just five feet tall, she was considered short compared to her classmates.
The short man had to stand on his tiptoes to reach the top shelf at the grocery store.
04
insuffisant, lacunaire
lacking a sufficient amount of something in general
Example
The report was short on facts and figures.
We ’re running short on time to complete the project.
05
en manque de, court
lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total
Example
We are two apples short for the recipe.
The team is three players short for the match.
06
sablé, friable
(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat
Example
The pie crust was wonderfully short, crumbling at the touch of a fork.
La croûte de tarte était merveilleusement friable, se brisant au contact d'une fourchette.
Her shortbread cookies were perfectly short, melting in the mouth with each bite.
Ses biscuits sablés étaient parfaitement friables, fondant dans la bouche à chaque bouchée.
07
court-termiste, à court terme
(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects
Example
His short decision-making often led to long-term problems.
Sa prise de décisions à court terme a souvent entraîné des problèmes à long terme.
The company ’s short strategy ignored future market trends.
La stratégie à court terme de l'entreprise a ignoré les tendances du marché futures.
08
court, brève
(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables
Example
The linguist emphasized the importance of recognizing short syllables in phonetics.
Le linguiste a souligné l'importance de reconnaître les syllabes brèves en phonétique.
In the word “ cat, ” the vowel sound is short.
Dans le mot « chat », le son de la voyelle est court.
09
à découvert, court
selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price
Example
Investors who were short on oil futures profited when prices plummeted.
Les investisseurs qui étaient à découvert sur les contrats à terme sur le pétrole ont profité lorsque les prix se sont effondrés.
Being short on the company ’s shares, she hoped to buy them back at a lower price.
Étant à découvert sur les actions de l'entreprise, elle espérait les racheter à un prix inférieur.
Short
What is a "short"?
A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.
Example
After a long day at work, he ordered a short of whiskey to unwind.
Après une longue journée de travail, il a commandé un shot de whisky pour se détendre.
She raised her short of tequila in a toast to celebrate their success.
Elle a levé son shot de tequila dans un toast pour célébrer leur succès.
02
le champ intérieur, le poste de stoppeur
the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
Example
The player at short made an incredible diving catch.
Le joueur au champ intérieur a réalisé une incroyable prise en plongeant.
During the game, the ball was hit directly to short.
Pendant le match, la balle a été frappée directement au champ intérieur, au poste de stoppeur.
2.1
arrêt-court, stoppeur
the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
Example
The short was quick to react and threw the runner out at first base.
L'arrêt-court a réagi rapidement et a éliminé le coureur au premier but.
Our team ’s short has the best fielding percentage in the league.
Le poste d'arrêt-court de notre équipe a le meilleur pourcentage de champ dans la ligue.
03
court-circuit, court-circuitage
an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
Example
The short in the circuit blew a fuse.
Le court-circuit a fait sauter un fusible.
A short in the wiring caused a small fire.
Un court-circuit dans le câblage a causé un petit feu.
04
court métrage
a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
Example
The film festival featured several shorts from emerging directors around the world.
Le festival de films a présenté plusieurs courts-métrages de réalisateurs émergents du monde entier.
After the main feature, they screened a delightful animated short about a lost puppy.
Après le film principal, ils ont projeté un délicieux court-métrage sur un chiot perdu.
short
01
brusquement, soudainement
in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise
Example
He stopped short in a panic when he heard the loud crash.
Il s'arrêta brusquement dans une panique en entendant le bruit fort du fracas.
She answered the question short and bluntly, startling everyone in the room.
Elle a répondu à la question brusquement et de manière directe, surprenant tout le monde dans la pièce.
02
courtement, brievement
in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something
Example
The knife sliced the apple short, dividing it neatly into two halves.
Le couteau a tranché la pomme brièvement, la divisant proprement en deux moitiés.
He chopped the carrot short, creating perfectly even pieces for the stew.
Il a coupé la carotte courtement, créant des morceaux parfaitement égaux pour le ragoût.
03
à découvert, en vente à découvert
used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale
Example
The investor decided to sell the stock short, anticipating a decline in its value.
L'investisseur a décidé de vendre l'action à découvert, anticipant une baisse de sa valeur.
Traders often go short on commodities to hedge against price drops.
Les traders prennent souvent des positions à découvert sur les matières premières pour se protéger contre les baisses de prix.
Example
She replied short when asked about her plans for the weekend, not wanting to engage in small talk.
Elle a répondu brièvement lorsqu'on lui a demandé ses projets pour le week-end, ne voulant pas s'engager dans une discussion banale.
He dismissed the proposal short, without giving any reasons for his decision.
Il a rejeté la proposition brutalement, sans donner de raisons pour sa décision.
05
à court, soudainement
in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge
Example
Despite studying all night, she fell short in the final exam.
Malgré avoir étudié toute la nuit, elle s'est retrouvée à court, soudainement, lors de l'examen final.
They had high hopes for the project, but it came up short of their expectations.
Ils avaient de grands espoirs pour le projet, mais il est arrivé à court, soudainement, ce qui a déçu leurs attentes.
06
brusquement, soudainement
in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something
Example
The ringing phone brought the meeting short, leaving many topics undiscussed.
Le téléphone qui sonnait a interrompu la réunion brusquement, laissant de nombreux sujets non discutés.
The power outage cut the show short, disappointing the audience.
La panne de courant a interrompu le spectacle brusquement, décevant le public.
to short
01
court-circuiter, mettre en court-circuit
to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction
Example
The technician accidentally shorted the circuit while repairing the wiring.
Water leakage shorted the electrical panel, causing a power outage.
02
shorter, robbler
to give someone less money than they are owed, often intentionally
Transitive
Example
She realized the vendor had shorted her after counting her change.
Elle a réalisé que le vendeur l'avait roblée après avoir compté sa monnaie.
He felt frustrated when the clerk shorted him at the register.
Il s'est senti frustré lorsque le caissier l'a roblé à la caisse.
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