Rechercher
to trim
01
orner
to make something, like clothing, look better by adding decorative elements
Transitive: to trim sth
Example
The Christmas tree was beautifully trimmed with colorful ornaments, lights, and tinsel.
She decided to trim her plain dress with a delicate lace to give it a more elegant look.
The curtains were trimmed with a matching fringe, completing the room 's decorative theme.
02
tailler, couper, orner
to cut beard, hair, or fur in a neat and orderly manner
Transitive: to trim hair or fur
Example
The barber skillfully trimmed the customer 's hair to achieve a polished look.
In preparation for the event, she visited the salon to trim her split ends.
He decided to trim his beard for a more groomed and tidy appearance.
03
tailler, couper, émonder
to make something appear more neat or organized by cutting it down to a desired size or by removing its edges
Transitive: to trim sth
Example
She trimmed the excess branches from the tree to shape it into a more aesthetically pleasing form.
She trimmed the bushes in front of the house to give the garden a more polished look.
He carefully trimmed the edges of the paper to ensure it fit perfectly into the frame.
04
raffermir, affiner
to make a part of one's body thinner or more toned through exercise or diet
Transitive: to trim a part of one's body
Example
After months of training, she successfully trimmed her arms and toned her muscles.
She 's been working out regularly to trim her waistline before the summer vacation.
She 's determined to trim her hips and thighs for her upcoming wedding.
05
ajuster, équilibrer
to adjust an aircraft's control surfaces to achieve stable and balanced flight without the need for continuous manual control input
Transitive: to trim an aircraft
Example
The pilot trimmed the aircraft to maintain a specific airspeed.
The pilot trimmed the elevator to maintain a steady climb rate.
She trimmed the ailerons to counteract the aircraft 's tendency to roll to the left.
06
réduire, tailler
to reduce the amount of something
Transitive: to trim amount of something
Example
In order to meet their weight loss goals, they trimmed their calorie intake.
The company had to trim its workforce to stay competitive in the market.
He trimmed his collection of books to make space for new ones.
07
tailler, régler
to adjust the sails or other parts of a boat to optimize its performance in relation to wind and water conditions
Transitive: to trim sails of a boat
Example
The crew members carefully trimmed the sails for a close reach.
The crew member carefully trimmed the boom to maintain the desired angle of the mainsail.
The skipper instructed the crew to trim the sheets to bring the sails closer to the centerline.
trim
Example
She maintained a trim figure through regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Despite his busy schedule, he made time for daily workouts to stay trim.
02
soigné, élégant
neat and well-groomed
03
épuré, dépuré
severely simple in line or design
04
soigné, ordonné
of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
Trim
01
décoration, ornement
a decoration or adornment on a garment
02
garniture, finition
a state of arrangement or appearance
03
taille, rogne
cutting down to the desired size or shape
04
inclinaison, position
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
Exemple
The Christmas tree was beautifully trimmed with colorful ornaments, lights, and tinsel.
She decided to trim her plain dress with a delicate lace to give it a more elegant look.
The curtains were trimmed with a matching fringe, completing the room's decorative theme.
