thick
thick
θɪk
thik
British pronunciation
/θɪk/

Définition et signification de « thick » en anglais

01

épais

having a long distance between opposite sides
thick definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She bought a thick book that would take her weeks to finish.
Elle a acheté un livre épais qui lui prendrait des semaines à finir.
1.1

épais, dense

(of a piece of clothing, blanket, etc.) made of heavy, dense material that provides warmth and protection
example
Exemples
His thick coat was perfect for the frigid temperatures of the mountain.
Son manteau épais était parfait pour les températures glaciales de la montagne.
02

épais

having a heavy consistency that resists flowing easily
thick definition and meaning
example
Exemples
After boiling the soup for an hour, it became thick and hearty.
Après avoir fait bouillir la soupe pendant une heure, elle est devenue épaisse et consistante.
03

épais, dense

(of the air, fog, etc.) heavily packed with particles, moisture, or pollutants, making it difficult to see or breathe
thick definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The air was thick with smoke from the nearby forest fire, making it hard to breathe.
L'air était épais avec la fumée de l'incendie de forêt voisin, rendant la respiration difficile.
04

épais, dense

densely populated or packed, with little space between individuals or elements
example
Exemples
The crowd was thick at the concert, making it hard to move around.
La foule était épaisse au concert, ce qui rendait difficile de se déplacer.
4.1

épais

(of hair or fur) grown near together in large numbers or amounts
thick definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The cat 's thick fur kept it warm during the cold winter months.
4.2

épais, dense

(of plants) existing and growing densely close together with little space in between, creating a lush and impenetrable area
example
Exemples
The hillside was covered in thick underbrush, teeming with wildlife.
La colline était couverte d'une épaisse broussaille, grouillante de vie sauvage.
05

épais, pâteux

(of tongue) affected in a way that makes it difficult to speak clearly, often resulting in unclear speech
example
Exemples
He tried to explain, but his thick tongue turned his words into a jumble of sounds.
Il a essayé d'expliquer, mais sa langue épaisse a transformé ses mots en un mélange de sons.
5.1

épais, confus

(of speech) unclear and difficult to understand
example
Exemples
The medication left her with thick speech, causing her words to sound slurred.
Le médicament lui a laissé une parole épaisse, faisant que ses mots semblaient indistincts.
06

épais, voilé

(of voices) having a heavy, rough, or unclear quality, often due to emotions, fatigue, or sickness
example
Exemples
After catching a cold, her voice became thick and raspy.
Après avoir attrapé un rhume, sa voix est devenue épaisse et rauque.
07

épais, fort

(of an accent) strongly indicative of a particular regional or national speech pattern, making it noticeable and sometimes difficult for others to understand
example
Exemples
Despite living abroad for years, she still had a thick French accent.
Malgré des années passées à l'étranger, elle avait toujours un fort accent français.
08

épais, solide

(of a bond) strong, close, and deeply supportive, often characterized by mutual trust and loyalty
InformalInformal
example
Exemples
Even through tough times, their relationship stayed thick and resilient.
Même dans les moments difficiles, leur relation est restée solide et résiliente.
09

plantureuse, pulpeuse

(of a woman) having a curvy or full-figured body shape
InformalInformal
example
Exemples
Many admired her for being thick and fit, showcasing a strong and healthy body.
Beaucoup l'admiraient pour être voluptueuse et en forme, montrant un corps fort et sain.
10

épais, lent d'esprit

lacking intelligence or slow to understand
InformalInformal
example
Exemples
She felt thick for not understanding the joke everyone else found hilarious.
Elle se sentait stupide de ne pas comprendre la blague que tout le monde trouvait hilarante.
11

épais, dense

very strong, intense, or overwhelming in nature or effect
example
Exemples
As the power outage continued, the house was filled with thick darkness, making it feel eerie and unfamiliar.
Alors que la panne de courant se prolongeait, la maison était remplie d'une obscurité épaisse, ce qui la rendait sinistre et étrangère.
12

lourd, embrouillé

experiencing a dull pain or a heavy, foggy feeling in the head
example
Exemples
The onset of the flu left her with a thick head, dull and aching.
Le début de la grippe lui a laissé une tête lourde, terne et douloureuse.
13

épais, gras

(of printing, etc.) having bold, heavy, or broad strokes, making the characters appear dark and prominent
example
Exemples
Her handwriting was characterized by thick, bold letters that filled the page.
Son écriture était caractérisée par des lettres épaisses et audacieuses qui remplissaient la page.
thick
01

épais

used to indicate that something is being applied or occurring in a way that is dense or heavy in consistency

thickly

example
Exemples
The artist laid the paint thick on the canvas to create a textured effect.
L'artiste a appliqué la peinture épaisse sur la toile pour créer un effet texturé.
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