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Définition et signification de « corner » en anglais

Corner
01

coin, angle

a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet 
corner definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
inanimé
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
corners
Exemples
The cat hid in the corner of the room, away from the noisy guests. 

Le chat s'est caché dans le coin de la pièce, loin des invités bruyants.

02

coin, angle

a small, designated area within a room arranged for a specific purpose 
Exemples
The kids gathered in the play corner after lunch. 

Les enfants se sont rassemblés dans le coin de jeux après le déjeuner.

03

angle, coin

the place where two sides of a wall, etc. are joined together; the area surrounding such place 
04

coin, angle

the point where two roads meet at an angle 
Exemples
He slowed down as he approached the corner. 

Il a ralenti en approchant du coin.

05

coin, angle

the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect 
06

recoin, enfoncement

a small concavity 
07

coin, angle

a projecting part where two sides or edges meet 
08

corner, monopole temporaire

a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade 
09

impasse, situation difficile

a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible 
10

coin, angle

(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone 
11

coin, recoin

a remote area 
12

coin, angle

one of the four designated areas in the ring where a fighter's team provides support and guidance between rounds 
Exemples
The boxer returned to his corner to rest between rounds. 

Le boxeur est retourné dans son coin pour se reposer entre les rounds.

13

corner, coup de pied de coin

(soccer) a kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes out of play over the defending team's goal line 
Exemples
The team won a corner after the defender deflected the ball out of bounds. 

L'équipe a obtenu un corner après que le défenseur a dévié le ballon hors des limites.

to corner
01

coincer, acculer

to trap a person or an animal in a position where they cannot escape 
Transitive: to corner a person or an animal
to corner definition and meaning
Exemples
The police managed to corner the suspect in the alley after a chase. 

La police a réussi à coincer le suspect dans l'allée après une poursuite.

02

accaparer, monopoliser

to take control of a market by controlling the supply of a specific product or commodity 
Transitive: to corner a market
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
corner
3e personne du singulier
corners
participe présent
cornering
passé simple
cornered
participe passé
cornered
Exemples
The company managed to corner the market on rare antiques by buying up all available stock. 

L'entreprise a réussi à accaparer le marché des antiquités rares en achetant tout le stock disponible.

03

prendre un virage, négocier un virage

to navigate or turn around a curve or bend in the road while driving 
Intransitive
Exemples
He had to corner carefully, as the road was icy and slick. 

Il a dû prendre le virage avec précaution, car la route était glacée et glissante.

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