to stroke

stroke

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strewk

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Définition et signification de « stroke » en anglais

to stroke

VERBE

caresser

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

Transitive: to stroke an animal's fur

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

régulier

présent

stroke

3e personne du singulier

strokes

participe présent

stroking

passé simple

stroked

participe passé

stroked

Exemples

She sat on the porch, enjoying the peaceful evening as she stroked her cat's soft fur.

Elle était assise sur le porche, profitant de la soirée paisible tout en caressant le doux pelage de son chat.

caresser, effleurer

to move one's hand gently and slowly over something or someone

Exemples

She stroked his cheek softly before saying goodbye.

Elle caressa doucement sa joue avant de dire au revoir.

frapper, propulser

to hit, kick, or propel a ball smoothly and accurately

Transitive: to stroke a ball

Exemples

He stroked the golf ball gently, sending it rolling across the green towards the hole.

Il a frappé doucement la balle de golf, la faisant rouler sur le green vers le trou.

flatter, complimenter

to offer praise, compliments, or reassurances to build a friendly connection or encourage positive behavior

Transitive: to stroke sb

Exemples

The manager stroked his team members by acknowledging their hard work and dedication.

Le manager a caressé les membres de son équipe en reconnaissant leur travail acharné et leur dévouement.

ramer, donner le rythme

to set the rhythm or pace for the rowers or paddlers in a boat or crew

Transitive: to stroke rowers

Exemples

John strokes the crew with precision, setting a steady rhythm.

John rame avec précision, établissant un rythme régulier.

Stroke

NOM

caresse, caressement

a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

Exemples

She gave the cat a comforting stroke.

Elle a donné au chat une caresse réconfortante.

trait, coup de pinceau

a single deliberate movement of a pen, pencil, or paintbrush that produces a mark on a surface

Exemples

The artist added a bold stroke of red paint.

L'artiste a ajouté un trait audacieux de peinture rouge.

coup

an act of hitting or striking a ball with a bat, racket, club, cue, or hand

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

abstrait

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

strokes

Exemples

She executed a perfect forehand stroke.

Elle a exécuté un coup de coup droit parfait.

course, course

the maximum movement or single complete motion of a pivoted or reciprocating part

Exemples

The engine piston has a stroke of 10 cm.

Le piston du moteur a une course de 10 cm.

touche, coup de pinceau

a light or delicate contact, movement, or mark made on an object or surface

Exemples

She added a final stroke of paint to the canvas.

Elle a ajouté une dernière touche de peinture à la toile.

accident vasculaire cérébral

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

Exemples

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain either becomes blocked (ischemic stroke) or bursts (hemorrhagic stroke).

Un accident vasculaire cérébral se produit lorsqu'un vaisseau sanguin dans le cerveau est soit bloqué (accident vasculaire cérébral ischémique) soit éclate (accident vasculaire cérébral hémorragique).

coup, mouvement

one movement in a series of repeated actions where something moves back and forth or up and down

Exemples

The machine worked with the steady stroke of its parts.

La machine fonctionnait avec le mouvement régulier de ses pièces.

nage, coup de rame

the coordinated movement of arms and legs used to propel oneself through the water or move a boat forward

Exemples

Learning proper stroke mechanics helps athletes improve performance and prevent injury.

Apprendre une bonne mécanique de nage aide les athlètes à améliorer leurs performances et à prévenir les blessures.

trait, barre oblique

a short, diagonal mark used in writing or printing, often to separate words, phrases, or numbers