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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 construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house.
L'équipe de construction a versé du ciment dans les tranchées de fondation, commençant ainsi le processus de construction de la nouvelle maison.
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
The children played on the cement outside the school.
Workers patched cracks in the cement.
03
any material that hardens to bind, adhere, or fasten objects together
Exemples
Epoxy acts as a strong cement for metal parts.
Resin-based cement is used for woodworking.
04
a calcified tissue covering the root of a tooth, anchoring it in the jaw
Exemples
The dentist examined the cement around the molars.
Cement attaches the tooth root to the periodontal ligament.
05
any of various materials used in dentistry to fill cavities or secure prosthetics
Exemples
The dentist applied a dental cement to seal the cavity.
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
The mason will cement the bricks together to build a solid wall.
Le maçon va cimenter les briques ensemble pour construire un mur solide.
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
The successful completion of the project helped to cement our partnership with the client.
La réussite du projet a aidé à cimenter notre partenariat avec le client.
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 workers cemented the driveway to provide a smooth surface for vehicles.
Les ouvriers ont cimenté l'allée pour fournir une surface lisse pour les véhicules.
The construction crew cemented the sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety.
L'équipe de construction a cimenté le trottoir pour améliorer la sécurité des piétons.
