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to adjust
01
ajuster
to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better
Transitive: to adjust sth
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
adjust
3e personne du singulier
adjusts
participe présent
adjusting
passé simple
adjusted
participe passé
adjusted
Exemples
The musician often adjusts the tuning of his guitar before each performance.
Le musicien ajuste souvent l'accordage de sa guitare avant chaque performance.
02
s'adapter à
to gradually get used to or become comfortable with a new situation or reality
Transitive: to adjust oneself to sth
Intransitive: to adjust to sth
Exemples
After moving to a new country, it took some time for Sarah to adjust to the different culture and customs.
Après avoir déménagé dans un nouveau pays, il a fallu un certain temps à Sarah pour s'adapter à la culture et aux coutumes différentes.
03
régler, ajuster
to correct the alignment or aim of a firearm
Transitive: to adjust alignment or aim of a firearm
Exemples
The hunter adjusted the sights on his shotgun to improve accuracy when shooting clay pigeons at the range.
Le chasseur a ajusté les viseurs de son fusil pour améliorer la précision lors du tir aux pigeons d'argile au stand.
04
ajuster, régler
to make a small change to something’s position, fit, or appearance to improve its suitability or achieve a specific result
Transitive: to adjust sth
Exemples
She adjusted the mirror on her car to get a better view of the road behind her.
Elle a ajusté le rétroviseur de sa voiture pour mieux voir la route derrière elle.
05
ajuster, régler
to determine the amount of compensation or settlement to be provided to an insurance policyholder
Transitive: to adjust an insurance claim
Exemples
Following a medical procedure, the health insurance company will review the medical bills to adjust the claim.
Suite à une intervention médicale, la compagnie d'assurance maladie examinera les factures médicales pour ajuster la réclamation.
Arbre Lexical
adjustable
adjusted
adjuster
adjust
