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Cement
01
ciment
a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together
Exemples
The sidewalks were cracked and uneven, in need of repair and fresh cement.
Les trottoirs étaient fissurés et inégaux, nécessitant des réparations et du ciment frais.
02
a paved surface made of concrete
Exemples
Workers patched cracks in the cement.
03
any material that hardens to bind, adhere, or fasten objects together
Exemples
Resin-based cement is used for woodworking.
04
a calcified tissue covering the root of a tooth, anchoring it in the jaw
Exemples
Cement attaches the tooth root to the periodontal ligament.
05
any of various materials used in dentistry to fill cavities or secure prosthetics
Exemples
Dental cement must set quickly and bond securely.
to cement
01
cimenter, coller
to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material
Transitive: to cement two things
Ditransitive: to cement sth to sth
Exemples
It 's essential to properly cement the tiles to the floor to prevent them from loosening.
Il est essentiel de bien cimenter les carreaux au sol pour éviter qu'ils ne se desserrent.
02
cimenter, consolider
to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger
Transitive: to cement an agreement or a relationship
Exemples
Their shared experiences during the trip helped to cement their friendship.
Leurs expériences partagées pendant le voyage ont aidé à cimenter leur amitié.
03
cimenter, recouvrir de ciment
to overlay or cover something with concrete
Transitive: to cement a surface
Exemples
The construction crew cemented the sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety.
L'équipe de construction a cimenté le trottoir pour améliorer la sécurité des piétons.
