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Définition et signification de « stick » en anglais

to stick

VERBE

coller, fixer

to fix an object to another, usually with glue or another similar substance

Transitive: to stick sth to a surface

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

irrégulier

présent

stick

3e personne du singulier

sticks

participe présent

sticking

passé simple

stuck

participe passé

stuck

Exemples

I need to stick this photo to the page of my scrapbook.

Je dois coller cette photo à la page de mon album.

1.1

coller, adhérer

to become fixed to something, usually with glue or another similar substance

Intransitive: to stick to a surface

Exemples

The label wouldn't stick to the package because it was wet.

L'étiquette ne collerait pas à l'emballage parce qu'il était mouillé.

enfoncer, planter

to push or insert something pointed or sharp into or through something else

Transitive: to stick a sharp object into sth

Exemples

The chef stuck a toothpick into the appetizer to hold it together.

Le chef a enfoncé un cure-dent dans l'apéritif pour le maintenir ensemble.

2.1

enfoncer, planter

(of a sharp or pointed thing) to be pushed or inserted into or through something

Intransitive: to stick into sth

Exemples

The thorn stuck into my hand when I touched the rosebush.

L'épine s'est enfoncée dans ma main quand j'ai touché le rosier.

2.2

coller, enfoncer

to attach or push something onto or into a pointed thing

Transitive: to stick sth onto a sharp object | to stick sth on a sharp object

Exemples

Can you stick the apple onto the fork?

Pouvez-vous coller la pomme sur la fourchette ?

coller, adhérer

to stay attached to something

Intransitive: to stick to sth

Exemples

After the rain, the mud stuck to their shoes.

Après la pluie, la boue collait à leurs chaussures.

coller, mettre

to place or position something

Transitive: to stick sth somewhere

Exemples

The artist stuck a paintbrush behind his ear while he mixed colors.

L'artiste a collé un pinceau derrière son oreille pendant qu'il mélangeait les couleurs.

être coincé avec, être bloqué avec

to be burdened with something unpleasant or disadvantageous

Exemples

We're stuck dealing with these high utility bills.

Nous sommes coincés à devoir gérer ces factures d'énergie élevées.

5.1

supporter, endurer

to endure or tolerate an unpleasant or unwelcome person or situation

Dialect

British

Transitive: to stick an unpleasant person or situation

Exemples

I can't stick the constant noise from the construction site next door.

Je ne peux pas supporter le bruit constant du chantier à côté.

5.2

coller, refiler

to make someone suffer a financial expense or loss

Transitive: to stick sb with a cost

Exemples

He stuck his friends with the bill at the restaurant.

Il a collé ses amis avec l'addition au restaurant.

5.3

arnaquer, escroquer

to cheat or deceive others by using deceptive methods for personal advantage

Transitive: to stick sb

Exemples

He tried to stick me with a counterfeit bill.

Il a essayé de me coller avec un faux billet.

dépasser, dépasser

to project or extend in a particular direction

Intransitive: to stick to a direction

Exemples

Her foot stuck out from under the blanket, catching my attention.

Son pied dépassait de sous la couverture, attirant mon attention.

tenir, s'imposer

to firmly establish or be recognized as valid and convincing

Intransitive

Exemples

His argument didn't stick with the jury, and he was found guilty.

Son argument n'a pas collé avec le jury, et il a été reconnu coupable.

coller, suivre de près

to closely follow or keep pace with someone or something, especially in a chase or competition

Intransitive: to stick with sb | to stick to sb

Exemples

The determined athlete managed to stick with the leading pack throughout the marathon.

L'athlète déterminé a réussi à coller au peloton de tête tout au long du marathon.

frapper, propulser

to use a stick or similar object to hit or propel something, like a hockey puck

Transitive: to stick sth

Exemples

He expertly stuck the puck into the opposing team's goal.

Il a habilement frappé le palet dans le but de l'équipe adverse.

rester, stagner

to stay in the same condition or make no further progress

Intransitive: to stick at a level

Exemples

Their relationship had stuck at a standstill, with no sign of improvement.

Leur relation était bloquée dans une impasse, sans aucun signe d'amélioration.

Stick

NOM

bâton, brindille

a small, thin branch or twig from a tree or shrub

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

inanimé

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

sticks

Exemples

The children picked up sticks to build a small fort in the woods.

Les enfants ont ramassé des bâtons pour construire un petit fort dans les bois.

1.1

bâton, canne

a long and thin object that is used as a support while walking, especially by elderly people

Exemples

The elderly woman leaned on her walking stick as she strolled through the park.

La femme âgée s'est appuyée sur sa canne alors qu'elle se promenait dans le parc.

1.2

bâton, baguette

a long, thin object, often resembling a piece of wood, used for pointing, drawing attention, or performing specific actions

Exemples

The magician waved a stick to perform his trick.

Le magicien a agité un bâton pour réaliser son tour.

1.3

bâton, crosse

a long, slender implement typically made of wood that is used by players in sports such as hockey or polo to hit a puck or ball

Exemples

He skillfully maneuvered the hockey puck with his stick.

Il a habilement manœuvré le palet de hockey avec sa crosse.

1.4

bâton, brochette

a slender piece of wood or other material, typically used as a skewer or support, often employed for cooking items such as kebabs or barbecue by threading food onto it and grilling

Exemples

She carefully threaded the marinated chicken onto the stick before placing it on the grill.

Elle a soigneusement enfilé le poulet mariné sur le bâton avant de le placer sur le gril.

manche, manche à balai

a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane

Exemples

The pilot gripped the stick firmly as the plane ascended.

Le pilote a saisi le manche fermement alors que l'avion montait.

le bâton, la menace

the threat of a penalty or punishment used as a means of enforcing discipline or compliance

Exemples

The company implemented a stick policy to deter employees from being late.

L'entreprise a mis en œuvre une politique de bâton pour dissuader les employés d'être en retard.

un joint, un pétard

a cigarette made by rolling marijuana leaves, commonly used for smoking

Exemples

He passed the stick around at the party.

Il a fait passer le joint à la fête.

bâtonnet, morceau

a small block of butter or margarine used in cooking and baking

Exemples

She added a stick of butter to the pan to start the sauce.

Elle a ajouté un bâton de beurre dans la poêle pour commencer la sauce.

Arbre Lexical

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Définition et signification de « stick » en anglais

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