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to cut
01
couper
to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object
Transitive: to cut sth
Exemples
I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake.
J'ai coupé le papier avec des ciseaux pour faire un flocon de neige.
I need to cut the grass in the backyard with a lawnmower.
Je dois couper l'herbe dans le jardin avec une tondeuse.
02
réduire, diminuer
to decrease or reduce the amount or quantity of something
Transitive: to cut amount or quantity of something
Exemples
The company decided to cut costs by reducing employee benefits.
L'entreprise a décidé de réduire les coûts en diminuant les avantages des employés.
The government plans to cut funding for education programs next year.
Le gouvernement prévoit de réduire le financement des programmes éducatifs l'année prochaine.
03
couper, entailler
to accidentally wound and hurt yourself or others, especially with a sharp object, causing the skin to break and bleed
Transitive: to cut oneself | to cut a part of body
Exemples
Be careful with that glass; it can cut your hand.
Fais attention avec ce verre; il peut couper ta main.
He accidentally cut himself while shaving this morning.
Il s'est accidentellement coupé en se rasant ce matin.
04
couper, découper
to remove part of a digital text in order to put it elsewhere
Transitive: to cut part of a digital text
Exemples
She cut a paragraph from her essay and pasted it into the conclusion section.
Elle coupa un paragraphe de son essai et le colla dans la section de conclusion.
The editor decided to cut several paragraphs from the article to make it more concise.
L'éditeur a décidé de couper plusieurs paragraphes de l'article pour le rendre plus concis.
05
couper, supprimer
to remove or shorten a part of a script, text, or media file
Transitive: to cut part of a text or other media
Exemples
The composer had to cut several measures of music from the score to accommodate changes in the choreography.
Le compositeur a dû couper plusieurs mesures de la partition pour s'adapter aux changements de la chorégraphie.
During rehearsals, the playwright decided to cut several lines of dialogue to tighten the script.
Pendant les répétitions, le dramaturge a décidé de couper plusieurs répliques pour resserrer le script.
06
couper, tailler
to use a sharp implement to remove excess material and achieve a desired length or shape
Transitive: to cut hair or vegetation
Exemples
The gardener cut the grass in the backyard to keep it neat and tidy.
Le jardinier a coupé l'herbe dans le jardin pour la garder nette et bien rangée.
He used hedge clippers to cut the bushes along the fence line.
Il a utilisé des cisailles pour couper les buissons le long de la clôture.
07
éteindre, couper
to turn off or deactivate an engine, light, or electrical device
Transitive: to cut an engine or electrical device
Exemples
After parking the car, she reached over and cut the engine to save fuel.
Après avoir garé la voiture, elle s'est penchée et a coupé le moteur pour économiser du carburant.
Do n't forget to cut the lights before leaving the room to conserve electricity.
N'oubliez pas d'éteindre les lumières avant de quitter la pièce pour économiser l'électricité.
08
former
to create a path, tunnel, or other route by digging or chopping away material
Transitive: to cut a pathway
Exemples
The pioneers cut a trail through the dense forest to reach the other side.
Les pionniers ont coupé un sentier à travers la forêt dense pour atteindre l'autre côté.
The miners cut tunnels deep into the earth to extract valuable minerals.
Les mineurs creusent des tunnels profondément dans la terre pour extraire des minéraux précieux.
09
couper, tronçonner
to chop or sever something, especially using a saw or other cutting tool
Transitive: to cut sth
Exemples
The forestry team is scheduled to cut timber in the designated logging area.
L'équipe forestière est programmée pour couper du bois dans la zone d'exploitation forestière désignée.
He's planning to cut some boards to build a new bookshelf.
Il prévoit de couper quelques planches pour construire une nouvelle étagère.
10
enregistrer, graver
to record or sing a song, track, etc. in order to make a studio recording
Transitive: to cut a song
Exemples
The band spent weeks in the studio cutting their latest album.
Le groupe a passé des semaines en studio à enregistrer leur dernier album.
She was thrilled to be invited to cut a demo for a renowned record label.
Elle était ravie d'être invitée à enregistrer une démo pour un label de renom.
11
couper, arrêter
to stop filming or recording
Intransitive
Exemples
As the director was n't satisfied with the performance, they decided to cut and redo the scene from the beginning.
Comme le réalisateur n'était pas satisfait de la performance, ils ont décidé de couper et de refaire la scène depuis le début.
It 's essential to cut at the right moment to maintain the flow of the scene.
Il est essentiel de couper au bon moment pour maintenir le flux de la scène.
12
monter, couper
to edit a film and prepare it by removing or reordering parts of it
Transitive: to cut film footage
Exemples
It took weeks for the post-production team to cut the raw footage into a polished final film.
Il a fallu des semaines à l'équipe de post-production pour monter les images brutes en un film final poli.
After months of filming, the director and editor collaborated to cut the footage into a cohesive narrative.
Après des mois de tournage, le réalisateur et le monteur ont collaboré pour couper les images en un récit cohérent.
13
couper, croiser
(of lines) to cross one another
Transitive: to cut a line
Exemples
The line cuts the circle at two points.
La ligne coupe le cercle en deux points.
In geometry, the perpendicular line cuts the horizontal line at a right angle.
En géométrie, la ligne perpendiculaire coupe la ligne horizontale à angle droit.
14
couper, dévier
(of cricket ball) to turn and move off the pitch after bouncing
Intransitive
Exemples
The ball cut off the pitch, surprising the batsman with its movement.
La balle a coupé le terrain, surprenant le batteur par son mouvement.
With sharp seam movement, the fast bowler 's delivery cut sharply off the pitch.
Avec un mouvement de couture tranchant, la livraison du lanceur rapide a coupé brusquement hors du terrain.
15
produire, éditer
to issue or generate a formal document, publication, or announcement for distribution
Transitive: to cut a document or publication
Exemples
The marketing team worked diligently to cut a compelling advertisement for the upcoming product launch.
L'équipe marketing a travaillé avec diligence pour produire une publicité convaincante pour le lancement du nouveau produit.
The magazine editor cut an informative feature article on sustainable living practices.
L'éditeur du magazine a publié un article informatif sur les pratiques de vie durable.
16
couper, tailler
to play a shot with the bat angled downward and across the body, aimed at hitting the ball square on the off side of the pitch
Transitive: to cut a ball or shot
Exemples
The bowler bowled a wide delivery, and the batsman reached out to cut it, but missed.
Le lanceur a effectué une livraison large, et le batteur a tenté de couper la balle, mais l'a manquée.
He used quick footwork to get into position and cut the ball past the fielder at backward point.
Il a utilisé un jeu de pieds rapide pour se mettre en position et couper la balle devant le joueur de champ au point arrière.
17
couper, tailler
to shape or form fabric into a garment according to a pattern or design
Transitive: to cut fabric or a garment
Exemples
The designer cut the fabric on the bias to give the skirt more drape and movement.
Le designer a coupé le tissu dans le biais pour donner plus de drapé et de mouvement à la jupe.
She decided to cut the sleeves of the sweater shorter to make it more suitable for spring weather.
Elle a décidé de couper les manches du pull plus courtes pour le rendre plus adapté au temps printanier.
18
licencier, supprimer
to remove or dismiss someone from a group, institution, or employment
Transitive: to cut sb | to cut sb from a group or project
Exemples
The company had to cut several employees due to budget constraints.
L'entreprise a dû licencier plusieurs employés en raison de contraintes budgétaires.
She was cut from the team because of her poor performance.
Elle a été renvoyée de l'équipe en raison de ses mauvaises performances.
19
castrer, émasculer
to surgically remove the testicles of an animal
Transitive: to cut an animal
Exemples
The rancher hired a veterinarian to cut the young bulls to control breeding on the farm.
L'éleveur a engagé un vétérinaire pour couper les jeunes taureaux afin de contrôler la reproduction à la ferme.
The farmer decided to cut the male goat to prevent unwanted pregnancies in the herd.
L'agriculteur a décidé de couper le bouc pour éviter les grossesses non désirées dans le troupeau.
20
percer, sortir
(of teeth) to develop or emerge through the gumline
Intransitive
Exemples
As a toddler, she experienced teething as her molars started to cut.
En tant que bambin, elle a fait ses dents lorsque ses molaires ont commencé à percer.
The orthodontist monitored the progress as the teenager's permanent canine teeth cut through the gums.
L'orthodontiste a surveillé la progression alors que les dents canines permanentes de l'adolescent perçaient les gencives.
21
couper, interrompre
to cease or interrupt the provision of a resource, service, or supply
Transitive: to cut a service or supply
Exemples
The construction project was delayed after the contractor cut the supply of building materials.
Le projet de construction a été retardé après que l'entrepreneur a coupé l'approvisionnement en matériaux de construction.
The utility company announced plans to cut power to several neighborhoods to conduct emergency maintenance.
La compagnie de services publics a annoncé des plans pour couper l'électricité à plusieurs quartiers pour effectuer une maintenance d'urgence.
22
couper, réduire
to dissolve or break down the fat content of a substance
Transitive: to cut fat content
Exemples
When making gravy, you can cut the richness of the sauce by adding a splash of vinegar.
Lors de la préparation de la sauce, vous pouvez couper la richesse de la sauce en ajoutant un filet de vinaigre.
A bit of citrus can help cut the oiliness of a salad dressing.
Un peu d'agrume peut aider à couper l'onctuosité d'une vinaigrette.
23
ignorer, boycotter
to intentionally ignore or disregard someone's presence
Transitive: to cut sb
Exemples
After their argument, she decided to cut him and refused to speak to him for weeks.
Après leur dispute, elle a décidé de le couper et a refusé de lui parler pendant des semaines.
Despite his attempts to reconcile, she continued to cut him in public, pretending not to notice him.
Malgré ses tentatives de réconciliation, elle a continué à l'ignorer en public, faisant semblant de ne pas le remarquer.
24
couper, diviser
to divide the deck of cards into two parts and rearrange them before the start of the game
Transitive: to cut a deck of cards
Exemples
Before dealing, the player to the right of the dealer cut the deck to ensure fairness.
Avant de distribuer, le joueur à droite du croupier coupe le jeu pour assurer l'équité.
Each player had the opportunity to cut the deck before the cards were dealt.
Chaque joueur a eu l'occasion de couper le jeu avant que les cartes ne soient distribuées.
25
couper, trancher
to allow incision or division
Intransitive: to cut in a specific manner
Exemples
The soft bread cuts effortlessly with a serrated knife.
Le pain moelleux se coupe sans effort avec un couteau à denture.
This type of fabric does n't cut cleanly; it frays easily.
Ce type de tissu ne se coupe pas proprement; il s'effiloche facilement.
26
couper, trancher
to have the ability to slice or divide
Intransitive
Exemples
The new chef 's knife cuts like a dream, making food preparation a breeze.
Le nouveau couteau de chef coupe comme dans un rêve, rendant la préparation des aliments un jeu d'enfant.
Be careful with that knife; it cuts very easily.
Fais attention avec ce couteau ; il coupe très facilement.
27
couper, entailler
to pierce or wound something
Transitive: to cut into sth
Exemples
As the car crashed into the tree, the metal cut into the bark, leaving deep scars.
Alors que la voiture s'écrasait contre l'arbre, le métal entailla l'écorce, laissant des cicatrices profondes.
The jagged rocks on the cliffside cut into the hull of the ship as it crashed against them.
Les rochers déchiquetés sur le flanc de la falaise ont coupé dans la coque du navire alors qu'il s'écrasait contre eux.
28
couper, récolter
to harvest or collect crops
Transitive: to cut crops
Exemples
The farmers went out to cut the wheat before the rain arrived.
Les agriculteurs sont sortis pour couper le blé avant que la pluie n'arrive.
Every autumn, the family gathers to cut pumpkins from the patch for Halloween.
Chaque automne, la famille se réunit pour couper les citrouilles du champ pour Halloween.
29
tailler, sculpter
to form or shape something using a sharp tool or object
Transitive: to cut a shape
Exemples
The skilled sculptor cut a beautiful statue out of a block of marble.
Le sculpteur qualifié a taillé une belle statue dans un bloc de marbre.
She carefully cut paper snowflakes using a pair of scissors.
Elle a soigneusement coupé des flocons de neige en papier à l'aide d'une paire de ciseaux.
30
couper, enchaîner
to transition from one shot or scene to another in a film or video production
Intransitive: to cut to a shot or scene
Exemples
After the intense close-up of the actor's face, the director decided to cut to a wide shot of the bustling city street.
Après le gros-plan intense du visage de l'acteur, le réalisateur a décidé de couper sur un plan large de la rue animée de la ville.
As the dialogue scene progressed, the director instructed the cameraman to cut to a reaction shot of the other character.
Alors que la scène de dialogue progressait, le réalisateur a demandé au caméraman de couper sur un plan de réaction de l'autre personnage.
31
se faufiler, traverser rapidement
to move quickly through a particular path or direction
Intransitive: to cut somewhere
Exemples
The cyclist cut through the traffic, maneuvering swiftly between cars to reach the finish line.
Le cycliste a traversé la circulation, manœuvrant rapidement entre les voitures pour atteindre la ligne d'arrivée.
The agile cat cut across the yard, leaping effortlessly over obstacles in pursuit of its prey.
Le chat agile a coupé à travers la cour, sautant sans effort par-dessus les obstacles à la poursuite de sa proie.
32
dégager, projeter
to convey or project a particular impression
Transitive: to cut an impression
Exemples
Despite her fatigue, she managed to cut a confident figure during the presentation.
Malgré sa fatigue, elle a réussi à dégager une figure confiante pendant la présentation.
The actor 's performance cut a convincing portrayal of a troubled protagonist.
La performance de l'acteur a coupé une représentation convaincante d'un protagoniste troublé.
33
être à la hauteur, faire face
to be able to handle a task, situation, or responsibility effectively
Transitive: to cut a task or situation
Exemples
He proved that he could cut the pressure of public speaking by delivering a confident and engaging presentation.
Il a prouvé qu'il pouvait réduire la pression de parler en public en livrant une présentation confiante et engageante.
He 's a seasoned negotiator; he can cut deals like nobody else.
C'est un négociateur chevronné ; il peut conclure des accords comme personne d'autre.
34
sécher, manquer
to deliberately absent oneself from a duty, obligation, or event
Transitive: to cut an obligation or event
Exemples
Despite having an important exam, he decided to cut class and go to the beach with his friends.
Malgré un examen important, il a décidé de sécher les cours et d'aller à la plage avec ses amis.
She often cuts school to hang out with her friends, much to the dismay of her teachers and parents.
Elle sèche souvent l'école pour traîner avec ses amis, au grand désespoir de ses professeurs et de ses parents.
cut
01
coupé, tranché
divided or sliced with a sharp tool or object
Exemples
The cut apple revealed its juicy interior.
La pomme coupée a révélé son intérieur juteux.
The cut rope dangled from the tree, its frayed ends swaying in the breeze.
La corde coupée pendait de l'arbre, ses extrémités effilochées se balançant dans la brise.
02
(of rates or prices) reduced, often sharply
Exemples
The store offered cut prices on winter clothing.
The sale featured cut rates on all electronics.
03
shaped, fashioned, or styled by cutting
Exemples
She wore a cut dress that flattered her figure perfectly.
The tailor showed him a selection of cut suits for the formal event.
04
having portions removed
Exemples
She wore a cut version of the original dress.
The film was shown in a cut edition on television.
05
(of grass, crops, or vegetation) trimmed or mown, typically with a hand tool or machine
Exemples
The field had freshly cut hay.
Cut grass covered the lawn after mowing.
06
made tidy or neat by trimming or pruning
Exemples
She admired the cut lawn.
The cut edges of the fabric prevented fraying.
07
(of a male animal) surgically altered to remove reproductive organs
Exemples
The farmer raised cut pigs for meat production.
He bought a cut rooster for the farm.
08
diluted or thinned by the addition of water
Exemples
The whiskey was served cut for a milder taste.
He preferred his spirits cut rather than neat.
09
défini, sculpté
with muscles that show clearly due to low body fat
SlangExemples
He got cut just in time for summer.
Il s'est coupé juste à temps pour l'été.
Those cut abs are the result of strict dieting.
Ces abdos découpés sont le résultat d'un régime strict.
Cut
01
coupure, entaille
a break or opening in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object or injury
Exemples
He had a deep cut on his hand from the broken glass.
Il avait une coupure profonde à la main à cause du verre brisé.
The cut on his leg needed stitches.
La coupure sur sa jambe avait besoin de points de suture.
02
la coupe, le tombé
the way a garment is cut, giving it a particular style
Exemples
The designer 's signature style is evident in the clean lines and precise cut of each garment.
Le style signature du designer est évident dans les lignes épurées et la coupe précise de chaque vêtement.
The tailored cut of the suit accentuated his physique, giving him a polished and professional appearance.
La coupe sur mesure du costume accentuait sa silhouette, lui donnant une apparence soignée et professionnelle.
03
the style or act of cutting a person's hair
Exemples
He got a new cut at the salon.
The barber suggested a short cut for summer.
04
morceau, tranche
a piece of meat cut from the body of an animal
Exemples
I was enjoying every single cut of marinated chicken, beef, and pork.
I was surprised when I tried exotic cuts of meat for the first time.
05
baisse
a reduction in something such as size, amount, etc.
Exemples
The budget cut resulted in a reduction of funding for essential services.
La réduction budgétaire a entraîné une diminution du financement des services essentiels.
She made a significant cut to her expenses by canceling unnecessary subscriptions and memberships.
Elle a fait une réduction significative de ses dépenses en annulant les abonnements et adhésions inutiles.
06
the action of opening or penetrating a surface with a sharp edge
Exemples
The surgeon made a precise cut.
The chef 's cut through the meat was clean.
07
part
a share in something monetary
Exemples
The producer received a significant cut of the film's profits for their role in financing and overseeing the project.
Le producteur a reçu une part importante des bénéfices du film pour son rôle dans le financement et la supervision du projet.
As part of the agreement, the broker took a small cut of the sales commission for facilitating the transaction.
Dans le cadre de l'accord, le courtier a pris une petite part de la commission de vente pour faciliter la transaction.
08
découpage
(in moviemaking) an abrupt transition from one shot to another
Exemples
The director used a cut to show the next scene.
A jump cut emphasized the passage of time.
09
a trench or channel formed by excavation or erosion
Exemples
The workers dug a cut to redirect water.
Road construction required a deep cut through the hill.
10
the action of reducing length by chopping off ends
Exemples
She gave the rope a neat cut.
The tailor made a cut to fit the dress.
11
the action of dividing something into parts
Exemples
The cake was sliced with a single cut.
He performed several cuts to separate the logs.
12
a deliberate act of ignoring or refusing to acknowledge someone
Exemples
She gave him the cut at the party after their argument.
He felt hurt when his old friend gave him a cold cut on the street.
13
a missed session or day of work or class without permission
Exemples
The principal warned against cuts.
She admitted to a cut in math class.
14
a batter's swing at a pitched ball
Exemples
The batter 's cut was well-timed.
Coaches analyze each cut for improvement.
15
coup tranchant, coup coupé
a type of shot in golf and similar sports where the ball is hit with a controlled spin to change its direction
Exemples
He practiced his cut to improve his game strategy.
Il a pratiqué son coup coupé pour améliorer sa stratégie de jeu.
He used a cut to steer the ball around the obstacle.
Il a utilisé un coup coupé pour diriger la balle autour de l'obstacle.
16
the action of dividing a deck of cards before dealing
Exemples
Each player made a cut before the game started.
The dealer asked for a cut from the deck.
17
an omission made when a written passage is shortened
Exemples
Several cuts were made to fit the article in the paper.
The editor 's cut removed redundant paragraphs.
18
a sharp or hurtful remark intended to wound emotionally or mentally
Exemples
Cuts from peers can affect confidence.
She felt the cut deeply.
19
a specific track or selection from a recording or album
Exemples
The album has twelve cuts.
Her favorite cut is the third track.
cut
01
Coupez !, Stop !
used in filmmaking and video production to signal the cessation of filming or recording
Exemples
Cut! Let's reset and try that scene again from the top.
Coupez ! Recommençons et essayons cette scène depuis le début.
Cut! We need to adjust the camera position for the next shot.
Coupez ! Nous devons ajuster la position de la caméra pour le prochain plan.
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