to swallow

swa

ˈswɒ

svo

llow

ləʊ

lew

shallowsallow

Définition et signification de « swallow » en anglais

to swallow

VERBE

avaler, ingurgiter

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Transitive: to swallow food or a substance

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

régulier

présent

swallow

3e personne du singulier

swallows

participe présent

swallowing

passé simple

swallowed

participe passé

swallowed

Exemples

It's important to chew your food well before you swallow.

Il est important de bien mâcher votre nourriture avant de l'avaler.

absorber, engloutir

to absorb and destroy something completely, making it disappear or vanish

Transitive: to swallow sth

Exemples

The quicksand seemed to swallow everything that fell into it.

Les sables mouvants semblaient engloutir tout ce qui y tombait.

engloutir, absorber

to immerse or absorb something entirely so that it is no longer visible

Transitive: to swallow sth

Exemples

The fog swallowed the buildings, making them disappear from sight.

Le brouillard a englouti les bâtiments, les faisant disparaître de la vue.

avaler, accepter sans discuter

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

Transitive: to swallow information or claims

Exemples

He swallowed the excuse without questioning its truth.

Il a avalé l'excuse sans en remettre en question la véracité.

ravaler, refréner

to hold back or keep from showing a feeling or saying something

Transitive: to swallow a reaction or remark

Exemples

She wanted to criticize his decision but swallowed her words.

Elle voulait critiquer sa décision mais a avalé ses mots.

endurer, accepter

to endure or accept something unpleasant without protest or resistance

Transitive: to swallow an unpleasant situation

Exemples

She swallowed her disappointment and congratulated the winner.

Elle a avalé sa déception et a félicité le gagnant.

rétracter, retirer

to retract or withdraw a statement or opinion previously expressed

Transitive: to swallow an opinion or remark

Exemples

The politician was forced to swallow his statement after the backlash.

Le politicien a été obligé de retirer sa déclaration après le tollé.

avaler, mâcher

to speak words unclearly or in a way that is difficult to understand

Transitive: to swallow words

Exemples

She was so nervous that she swallowed half of her sentence.

Elle était si nerveuse qu'elle a avalé la moitié de sa phrase.

avaler, ingurgiter

to ingest semen orally

argot

vulgaire

Exemples

She eagerly swallowed every drop.

Elle a avidement avalé chaque goutte.

Swallow

NOM

hirondelle

a small fast-flying bird with pointed wings and tail and a short bill, which feeds on insects

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

animal

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

swallows

Exemples

The swallow darted through the air with effortless grace, its streamlined body slicing through the sky.

L'hirondelle a traversé les airs avec une grâce sans effort, son corps profilé fendant le ciel.

gorgée, goulée

a small amount of liquid taken into the mouth and sent down the throat

Exemples

She took a quick swallow of water before speaking.

Elle prit une gorgée rapide d'eau avant de parler.

déglutition, ingestion

the action or process of sending food or drink from the mouth to the stomach

Exemples

The doctor watched him perform a swallow to check his throat.

Le médecin l'a regardé effectuer une déglutition pour vérifier sa gorge.

Mots Proches

Définition et signification de « swallow » en anglais

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