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to tame
01
apprivoiser, dompter, dresser
to make a wild animal or bird fit for living with people
Transitive: to tame a wild animal
Exemples
It took several weeks of patient training to tame the rescued wolf.
Il a fallu plusieurs semaines de formation patiente pour apprivoiser le loup secouru.
02
dompter, défricher
to prepare and develop wild or uncultivated land for farming or settlement
Transitive: to tame a land
Exemples
They tamed the barren land, transforming it into fertile fields.
Ils ont dompté la terre stérile, la transformant en champs fertiles.
03
dompter, maîtriser
to reduce the strength or influence of something
Transitive: to tame intensity of something
Exemples
She worked hard to tame her fear of public speaking.
Elle a travaillé dur pour dompter sa peur de parler en public.
tame
Exemples
They raised tame rabbits in their backyard.
Ils élevaient des lapins apprivoisés dans leur jardin.
02
fade, insipide
lacking excitement, vigor, or interest
Exemples
His speech was tame compared to his fiery reputation.
Son discours était terne comparé à sa réputation enflammée.
03
calme, modéré
calm, moderate, or lacking intensity in behavior or expression
Exemples
She led a tame discussion without controversy.
Elle a mené une discussion calme sans controverse.
04
docile, apprivoisé
submissive, gentle, and easily managed
Exemples
The dog was tame and obedient.
Le chien était docile et obéissant.
Arbre Lexical
tamable
tameable
tame
