step
step
stɛp
step
British pronunciation
/stɛp/

Définition et signification de « step » en anglais

Step
01

pas

the act of raising one's foot and putting it down in a different place in order to walk or run
step definition and meaning
example
Exemples
His steps echoed loudly in the empty hallway.
Ses pas résonnaient bruyamment dans le couloir vide.
02

marche

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down
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step definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The marble steps of the grand staircase gleamed under the chandelier's soft light in the foyer of the mansion.
Les marches en marbre du grand escalier brillaient sous la lumière douce du lustre dans le hall du manoir.
03

étape, pas

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
04

pas, enjambée

the distance covered by a step
05

pas

a stage in a process or a grade in a scale
06

pas, étape

a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance
07

marche, bloc d'étambrai

a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
08

pas, degré

the interval between two consecutive pitches in a scale
example
Exemples
The melody ascended by step, creating a smooth and sequential progression of notes.
La mélodie montait étape par étape, créant une progression fluide et séquentielle des notes.
09

empreinte, trace de pas

a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
10

pas, bruit de pas

the sound of a step of someone walking
11

pas, étape

a short distance
12

step

an exercise that is performed by stepping on and off of an elevated platform
to step
01

faire (un pas)

to move to a new position by raising one's foot and then putting it down in a different spot
Intransitive: to step | to step somewhere
to step definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The hiker often steps carefully over rocks and uneven terrain.
Le randonneur marche souvent avec précaution sur les rochers et les terrains accidentés.
02

marcher, appuyer

to apply force or pressure on something using one's foot
Transitive: to step on sth
example
Exemples
While gardening, he carefully stepped on the shovel to insert it into the soil for digging.
En jardinant, il a soigneusement enfoncé la pelle dans le sol pour creuser.
03

passer, évoluer

to transition or progress gradually into a different state or circumstance
Transitive: to step into a state or role
example
Exemples
As technology evolved, traditional businesses had to step into the digital era to stay competitive.
Alors que la technologie évoluait, les entreprises traditionnelles ont dû faire un pas vers l'ère numérique pour rester compétitives.
04

fixer, emboîter

to secure or fit the mast into its designated position or support on the ship
Transitive: to step a mast
example
Exemples
Before setting sail, the sailors worked together to step the masts of the ship.
Avant de prendre la mer, les marins ont travaillé ensemble pour étaper les mâts du navire.
05

équiper, aménager

to furnish or equip an object or structure with a series of raised platforms to facilitate access
Transitive: to step sth
example
Exemples
In the renovation project, the builders decided to step the exterior of the building.
Dans le projet de rénovation, les constructeurs ont décidé d'équiper l'extérieur du bâtiment d'une série de plates-formes surélevées pour faciliter l'accès.
06

danser, marcher en rythme

to dance, typically referring to a specific movement or type of rhythm in a dance routine
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example
Exemples
They were stepping to the music in perfect sync during the competition.
Ils avançaient en parfaite synchronisation avec la musique pendant la compétition.
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