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to spell
01
épeler, écrire
to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order
Transitive: to spell a word
Exemples
I often use a dictionary to help me spell difficult words.
J'utilise souvent un dictionnaire pour m'aider à épeler des mots difficiles.
1.1
épeler
to be the letters being put together in the correct order form a particular word
Transitive: to spell a word
Exemples
The sequence of letters " h-o-u-s-e " spells the word " house. "
La séquence de lettres "h-o-u-s-e" épelle le mot "maison".
02
signifier, indiquer
to indicate or signify something, often in a clear or explicit way
Transitive: to spell a situation or sentiment
Exemples
The dark clouds gathering overhead spelled an imminent storm.
Les nuages sombres qui s'accumulaient au-dessus signifiaient une tempête imminente.
03
remplacer, suppléer
to temporarily take over or substitute for another person's duties or responsibilities
Transitive: to spell sb
Exemples
I need someone to spell me at the reception desk while I take a quick break.
J'ai besoin que quelqu'un me remplace à la réception pendant que je prends une pause rapide.
04
ensorceler, envoûter
to captivate or enchant someone or something through magical or compelling means
Transitive: to spell sb
Exemples
The magician 's tricks and illusions were so skillful that they seemed to spell the entire audience.
Les tours et illusions du magicien étaient si habiles qu'ils semblaient ensorceler tout le public.
Spell
01
a mental or emotional state as if caused by magic
Exemples
The music cast a spell over the audience.
02
a period of work, duty, or activity after which one is relieved or replaced
Exemples
Nurses take turns, each covering a spell of night duty.
03
moment
a short period of time of something particular
Exemples
She experienced a dizzy spell and had to sit down.
Elle a connu un moment de vertige et a dû s'asseoir.
04
a set of words believed to have magical power
Exemples
Ancient texts describe spells for healing or protection.
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