slick
slick
slɪk
slik
British pronunciation
/slˈɪk/

Définition et signification de « slick » en anglais

to slick
01

plaquer

to make someone's hair flat and shiny using water or oil
Transitive
to slick definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She slicked her son ’s hair down with water for the school photo.
Elle a lissé les cheveux de son fils avec de l'eau pour la photo de l'école.
02

devenir glissant, rendre glissant

to become slippery, often due to the presence of liquid or moisture
example
Exemples
As the oil spread, the ground slicked quickly underfoot.
Alors que le pétrole se répandait, le sol glissa rapidement sous les pieds.
01

lisse et brillant, soyeux

smooth and shiny, often describing healthy-looking hair, fur, or skin
slick definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The dog 's fur was slick and glossy after a thorough grooming.
Le pelage du chien était lisse et brillant après un toilettage minutieux.
02

lisse et insincère, rusé et manipulateur

smooth and insincere in manner, often using charm or flattery to manipulate or deceive
example
Exemples
She found his slick compliments hard to believe.
Elle trouvait ses compliments lisses difficiles à croire.
03

glissant, lisse

having a smooth surface that makes it difficult to grip or maintain control, often causing slipping
example
Exemples
After the rain, the roads became slick, increasing the risk of accidents.
Après la pluie, les routes sont devenues glissantes, augmentant le risque d'accidents.
04

lisse, glacé

overly polished and unoriginal, often following clichés or stereotypes
example
Exemples
The novel ’s slick plot was predictable and forgettable, relying too much on stereotypes.
L'intrigue lisse du roman était prévisible et oubliable, reposant trop sur des stéréotypes.
05

lisse, soigné

having an exceptional quality that impresses with its polished and refined execution
example
Exemples
Their slick marketing strategy effectively captured the target audience's attention.
Leur stratégie de marketing soignée a efficacement capté l'attention du public cible.
Slick
01

nappe, film

a dangerous film of oil or liquid that floats on water, posing a threat to the environment
example
Exemples
Birds were seen struggling in the slick, highlighting the devastating impact of the oil spill.
Des oiseaux ont été vus en difficulté dans la nappe de pétrole, soulignant l'impact dévastateur de la marée noire.
02

magazine haut de gamme, revue luxueuse

a high-quality magazine known for its glossy finish and visually striking design
example
Exemples
He subscribes to several slicks that offer insights into the latest trends and styles.
Il s'abonne à plusieurs magazines glamour qui offrent un aperçu des dernières tendances et styles.
03

pneu lisse, pneu slick

a type of tire designed without treads for maximum grip on smooth, dry surfaces, often used in racing
example
Exemples
After the rain stopped, the team quickly switched to slicks for better traction.
Après que la pluie se soit arrêtée, l'équipe est rapidement passée aux pneus lisses pour une meilleure adhérence.
04

arnaqueur, baratineur

a person who uses charm and cleverness, often in a deceitful way
example
Exemples
The slick at the party was always surrounded by admirers, though few trusted him.
Le baratineur de la fête était toujours entouré d'admirateurs, bien que peu lui fassent confiance.
05

hélicoptère de transport, hélicoptère non armé

a military helicopter that is unarmed and primarily used for transporting troops or light cargo
example
Exemples
During the mission, the slick was crucial for quickly moving supplies to the frontline.
Pendant la mission, le hélicoptère de transport était crucial pour déplacer rapidement les fournitures vers la ligne de front.
slick
01

habilement, avec brio

in a smooth and efficient manner, often showcasing skill or polish
example
Exemples
She moved slick across the dance floor, impressing everyone with her grace.
Elle a glissé avec élégance sur la piste de danse, impressionnant tout le monde par sa grâce.
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