Rechercher
to tie
01
nouer
to attach or connect two things by a rope, band, etc.
Transitive: to tie two things
Example
The construction workers are tying reinforcing steel bars together for the foundation.
Les ouvriers du bâtiment lient les barres d'acier de renforcement ensemble pour la fondation.
The florist is tying together a beautiful bouquet for a customer.
Le fleuriste est en train d'attacher un magnifique bouquet pour un client.
1.1
attacher, nouer
to create a secure fastening or decoration by interlacing or looping a flexible material, such as fabric, string, or rope
Transitive: to tie a knot
Example
He needed to tie his necktie properly before heading to the job interview.
The fisherman taught his son how to tie a secure knot for fishing.
1.2
attacher, lier
to create something by fastening various pieces together using knots or bindings
Transitive: to tie sth
Example
She tied a wreath using evergreen branches and ribbons for the holiday season.
He tied a fishing fly with feathers and thread to mimic insects for fly fishing.
02
faire match nul
(of two players or teams) to finish a game or competition with even scores
Dialect
American
American
Intransitive
Example
The soccer match tied after both teams scored two goals each in the second half.
The chess match tied as neither player could secure a checkmate, resulting in a stalemate.
03
lier, contraindre
to limit or restrict someone or something by authority, influence, or obligation
Ditransitive: to tie sb to a situation
Example
The contract tied him to the company for another two years.
The mortgage tied them to their current residence, making it challenging for them to relocate.
04
nouer, attacher
to create a loop or fastening by crossing and securing the ends of a material such as rope, string, or ribbon
Transitive: to tie a string-like object
Example
She tied her shoelaces before going for a run in the park.
Elle a noué ses lacets avant de partir courir dans le parc.
He tied a colorful ribbon around the gift box to make it look more festive.
Il a noué un ruban coloré autour de la boîte cadeau pour la rendre plus festive.
05
lier, attacher
to connect two or more notes of the same pitch together with a curved line, indicating that they are to be played as a single sustained note
Transitive: to tie notes
Example
In the sheet music, the composer instructed the pianist to tie the two quarter notes to create a sustained half note.
The violinist tied the last note of one phrase to the first note of the next phrase, creating a smooth legato transition.
06
to connect or link two things together, showing a relationship or connection between them
Example
The study ties smoking to health problems.
She tied her success to hard work and dedication.
Tie
01
cravate
a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men
Dialect
Example
He adjusted his tie in the mirror to make sure it was straight.
Il a ajusté sa cravate dans le miroir pour s'assurer qu'elle était droite.
He used to wear a silk tie with his formal suit.
Il portait une cravate en soie avec son costume formel.
02
match nul, égalité
the result of a game in which players or teams have even scores
03
rail en bois, échancrure
a crosspiece used to hold the rails in place and keep them evenly spaced
DialectAmerican
American
Example
The wooden tie was replaced due to rot.
She saw workers laying new ties along the track.
04
liaison
a curved line written over a pair of notes of the same pitch indicating that they should be played as one note
05
affiliation
a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.
06
entretoise, liaison
a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
07
nœud, cravate
a fastener that serves to join or connect
08
cordon, ficelle
a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
09
égalité, match nul
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
