wide
wide
waɪd
vaid
British pronunciation
/waɪd/

Définition et signification de « wide » en anglais

01

large

having a large length from side to side

broad

wide definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The bridge was wide, allowing for multiple lanes of traffic.
Le pont était large, permettant plusieurs voies de circulation.
02

large, important

significantly considerable in magnitude, amount, or intensity
wide definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The gap between the two competitors ’ scores was surprisingly wide.
L'écart entre les scores des deux concurrents était étonnamment large.
03

vaste, large

encompassing a broad, varied range of people, items, situations, content, or subjects
wide definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Her interests are incredibly wide, spanning from astronomy to ancient history.
Ses intérêts sont incroyablement larges, allant de l'astronomie à l'histoire ancienne.
04

grand ouvert, écarquillé

(of eyes) opened or stretched as much as possible, often due to surprise, fear, or amazement
example
Exemples
In the dimly lit room, his wide eyes betrayed his fear of the unknown noises.
Dans la pièce faiblement éclairée, ses yeux grands ouverts trahissaient sa peur des bruits inconnus.
05

étendu, large

affecting or involving a large number of people or occurring across a vast area
example
Exemples
The internet has made it easier for information to have a wide reach, accessible to millions instantly.
Internet a facilité la diffusion large de l'information, accessible à des millions de personnes instantanément.
06

large, vaste

addressing the larger, more general aspects of a situation or issue
example
Exemples
She discussed the wider effects of climate change, beyond just the rising temperatures.
Elle a discuté des effets plus larges du changement climatique, au-delà de la simple hausse des températures.
07

large, écarté

missing the intended aim or goal by a significant margin
example
Exemples
His throw was wide, landing far from the intended receiver.
Son lancer était large, atterrissant loin du receveur prévu.
08

large, latéral

positioned at or near the sidelines of the field, specifically in soccer
example
Exemples
He delivered a perfect cross from his wide position on the right.
Il a livré une centre parfaite depuis sa position large sur la droite.
09

large, détendu

(of a pronunciation) articulated with the muscles in a relatively relaxed state
example
Exemples
Linguists often study wide vowels to understand how relaxed muscle articulation affects pronunciation.
Les linguistes étudient souvent les voyelles larges pour comprendre comment l'articulation musculaire détendue affecte la prononciation.
10

large, riche en glucides

(of an animal's diet, feed, etc.) having a higher proportion of carbohydrates relative to protein
example
Exemples
A wide feed is often used to fatten animals quickly due to its high carbohydrate content.
Une alimentation riche est souvent utilisée pour engraisser rapidement les animaux en raison de sa teneur élevée en glucides.
11

ample, large

(of a piece of clothing) made with a generous amount of fabric, allowing for a loose or flowing fit
example
Exemples
The wide sleeves of his robe added an elegant touch to his traditional attire.
Les manches larges de sa robe ajoutaient une touche élégante à sa tenue traditionnelle.
12

perspicace, vigilant

keenly perceptive, alert, and cautious
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InformalInformal
example
Exemples
His wide nature helped him navigate the tricky negotiations successfully.
Sa nature large l'a aidé à naviguer avec succès dans les négociations délicates.
01

largement, grandement

used to indicate a significant distance or range, often between points or objects
wide definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The highway stretched wide through the vast desert, disappearing into the horizon.
L'autoroute s'étendait large à travers le vaste désert, disparaissant à l'horizon.
example
Exemples
The river flows wide as it nears the delta, spreading into numerous tributaries.
La rivière coule large à l'approche du delta, se divisant en de nombreux affluents.
03

largement, loin

to a significant distance from the intended target or goal
example
Exemples
The soccer player 's shot went wide of the goal, missing the net by several feet.
Le tir du joueur de football est passé large du but, manquant le filet de plusieurs pieds.
04

large, sur les côtés

in or to a position near the sidelines or edges of the field, especially in football and soccer
example
Exemples
The coach instructed the player to stay wide to stretch the opposing defense.
L'entraîneur a demandé au joueur de rester large pour étirer la défense adverse.
-wide
01

à l'échelle de l'industrie, dans toute l'industrie

used to convey that something happens or exists throughout the entirety of a specific area, group, etc.
example
Exemples
The company announced a store-wide sale, offering discounts on all items.
La société a annoncé une vente à l'échelle du magasin, offrant des remises sur tous les articles.
Wide
01

un wide, une balle large

(in cricket) a ball delivered by the bowler that is too far from the batsman to hit, usually penalized with an extra run to the batting side
example
Exemples
The spinner's ball spun sharply down the leg side, deemed a wide by the umpire.
La balle du lanceur a tourné brusquement vers le côté de la jambe, jugée comme un wide par l'arbitre.
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