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to check
01
arrêter, freiner, contenir
to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development
Transitive: to check something undesirable
Exemples
The vaccine was administered to check the spread of the virus.
Le vaccin a été administré pour vérifier la propagation du virus.
1.1
réfréner
to suddenly realize it is better if something is left unsaid or undone
Transitive: to check oneself
Exemples
He almost revealed the surprise party but checked himself just in time.
Il a failli révéler la fête surprise mais s'est ravisé juste à temps.
1.2
réfréner, maîtriser
to keep one's reactions or emotions in control
Transitive: to check reactions or emotions
Exemples
They had to check their fear as they entered the haunted house.
Ils ont dû maîtriser leur peur en entrant dans la maison hantée.
02
vérifier
to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating
Transitive: to check sth
Intransitive
Exemples
Let me check the train schedule to find the next available departure.
Laissez-moi vérifier l'horaire des trains pour trouver le prochain départ disponible.
2.1
vérifier, consulter
to see if one has any new mail, messages, or notifications
Transitive: to check an inbox
Exemples
He checked his phone for any missed calls or text messages.
Il a vérifié son téléphone pour voir s'il avait des appels ou des messages texte manqués.
2.2
vérifier
to talk to someone to get their approval or information about something
Intransitive: to check with sb
Transitive: to check sth with sb
Exemples
He will check with his supervisor before making any changes to the project.
Il vérifiera avec son superviseur avant d'apporter des modifications au projet.
2.3
vérifier, contrôler, inspecter, vérifier le niveau de
to carefully examine something to find problems, mistakes, or make sure that it is satisfactory
Transitive: to check sth
Exemples
I always check the ingredients on food labels to see if there are any allergens.
Je vérifie toujours les ingrédients sur les étiquettes des aliments pour voir s'il y a des allergènes.
03
cocher
to mark an item or option with a cross, circle, etc. in a form, survey, exam paper, etc.
Transitive: to check an item or option
Exemples
Do n't forget to check the box if you want to receive email updates.
N'oubliez pas de cocher la case si vous souhaitez recevoir des mises à jour par e-mail.
04
déposer
to leave one's baggage, coat, etc. in a designated place while visiting a restaurant, bar, etc.
Transitive: to check one's baggage or belongings
Exemples
We should check our jackets so we can dine comfortably.
Nous devrions déposer nos vestes pour pouvoir dîner confortablement.
4.1
faire enregistrer
(of passengers) to give one's baggage to the transport company one is traveling with for secure transportation
Transitive: to check one's luggage
Exemples
If your backpack is too heavy, you 'll need to check it before boarding the flight.
Si votre sac à dos est trop lourd, vous devrez le enregistrer avant d'embarquer.
4.2
enregistrer, faire enregistrer
to collect and label passengers' luggage for transport
Transitive: to check luggage
Exemples
The airport staff will check your luggage and ensure it gets on the plane.
Le personnel de l'aéroport vérifiera vos bagages et s'assurera qu'ils montent dans l'avion.
05
regarder, écouter
used to make someone become aware of, pay attention to, or focus on something
Transitive: to check sth
Exemples
You should check this book; it's an interesting read.
Vous devriez vérifier ce livre; c'est une lecture intéressante.
06
vérifier, confirmer
to be confirmed as accurate or true, typically used in negative statements
Intransitive
Exemples
The witness 's testimony did n't check with the evidence presented in court.
Le témoignage du témoin ne correspondait pas aux preuves présentées au tribunal.
07
mettre en échec, faire échec
(in chess) to threaten the opponent's king with capture
Transitive: to check the opponent's king
Exemples
I need to find a way to check the opponent's king and protect my own.
Je dois trouver un moyen de mettre en échec le roi de l'adversaire et de protéger le mien.
08
passer, checker
to pass the action to the next player without making a bet, when there has been no previous bet in the current betting round
Intransitive
Exemples
He decided to check to see if the next card improved his hand.
Il a décidé de checker pour voir si la prochaine carte améliorait sa main.
09
contrôler, bloquer
(in ice hockey) to use one's body or stick to block or hinder an opponent's progress or play
Transitive: to check an opponent's progress
Exemples
She used her body to check the opponent off balance and gain control of the puck.
Elle a utilisé son corps pour mettre en échec l'adversaire et prendre le contrôle de la rondelle.
10
ralentir brusquement, freiner
to suddenly slow down or stop, usually because of caution, uncertainty, or fear
Intransitive
Transitive: to check speed of something
Exemples
The horse checked its pace as it approached the unfamiliar terrain.
Le cheval ralentit son allure alors qu'il approchait du terrain inconnu.
11
vérifier, marquer un arrêt
(of dogs) to stop momentarily to verify or reacquire a scent during tracking or hunting
Intransitive
Exemples
The tracking dog expertly checked for the scent of the missing child in the dense forest.
Le chien de pistage a vérifié avec expertise l'odeur de l'enfant disparu dans la forêt dense.
12
changer de proie, dévier sa poursuite
(of trained hawks) to abandon its original prey and pursue a different target
Intransitive
Exemples
During the hunt, the hawk 's ability to check and adapt to changing prey made it a valuable asset to the falconer.
Pendant la chasse, la capacité du faucon à changer et à s'adapter à une proie changeante en a fait un atout précieux pour le fauconnier.
13
relâcher temporairement, vérifier la tension
to temporarily release tension or pressure on a rope and then secure it once more
Transitive: to check a rope
Exemples
The experienced rock climber knew when to check the rope to ensure a smoother descent.
Le grimpeur expérimenté savait quand vérifier la corde pour assurer une descente plus fluide.
14
fendre, gercer
to cause cracks to form in a material, particularly wood or timber, due to certain conditions or exposure
Transitive: to check a material
Exemples
Wooden furniture left outdoors without protection will likely check and deteriorate over time.
Les meubles en bois laissés à l'extérieur sans protection vont probablement se fissurer et se détériorer avec le temps.
14.1
se fissurer, se fendre
to develop cracks or splits, typically due to drying, exposure to extreme conditions, or other factors
Intransitive
Exemples
Over time, the paint on the old wooden door began to check, revealing the weathered wood beneath.
Avec le temps, la peinture sur la vieille porte en bois a commencé à se fissurer, révélant le bois altéré en dessous.
15
vérifier, quadriller
to create a pattern of small, often square-shaped marks or designs on a fabric or material
Transitive: to check a fabric or material
Exemples
The artist used a fine brush to check the fabric with intricate squares.
L'artiste a utilisé un pinceau fin pour quadriller le tissu avec des carrés complexes.
Check
01
chèque
a printed form that we can write an amount of money on, sign, and use instead of money to pay for things
Dialect
American
American
Exemples
I wrote a check to my child's school for the field trip fee.
J'ai écrit un chèque à l'école de mon enfant pour les frais de sortie scolaire.
02
échec
a chess move that puts the opponent's king under the threat of a direct attack by the chess pieces of the other player
03
vichy, carreaux
a pattern of small squares, typically in two colors, used on fabric and resembling a checkerboard
04
addition
a small piece of paper showing the foods and drinks that we have ordered in a restaurant, cafe, etc. and the amount that we have to pay
DialectAmerican
American
Exemples
She asked for the check after finishing her coffee.
Elle a demandé l'addition après avoir fini son café.
05
vérification
the act of ascertaining the validity, security, or suitability of something by inspecting it
06
vérification, confirmation
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
07
arrêt, pause
the state of inactivity following an interruption
08
frein, contrôle
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
09
mise en échec, obstruction
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
10
coche, marque
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
11
vérification, contrôle
an appraisal of the state of affairs
Exemples
His fear of failure served as a check on his ambition, keeping him from taking unnecessary risks.
Sa peur de l'échec a servi de frein à son ambition, l'empêchant de prendre des risques inutiles.
13
coche, marque
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
check
01
d'accord
used to express agreement or to say that something has been dealt with
Exemples
Check, let's meet at the café at noon.
Check, retrouvons-nous au café à midi.
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uncheck
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