double

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bəl

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Définition et signification de « double » en anglais

Double

NOM

double

a room that is designed for two people

double room

Exemples

They booked a double for their weekend getaway.

Ils ont réservé un double pour leur escapade weekend.

double, le double

a number or quantity that is twice as large or much as another, or twice the original amount

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

abstrait

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

doubles

Exemples

I'm willing to pay double.

Je suis prêt à payer double.

doublure, sosie

a person who bears a close resemblance to a famous individual, often used as a stand-in or impersonator

lookalike

Exemples

The actor's double was used for dangerous stunts in the film.

Le doublure de l'acteur a été utilisée pour les cascades dangereuses dans le film.

3.1

doublure

a person who substitutes for an actor in a film, typically during scenes that involves nude or dangerous scenes

double

stuntman

stunt woman

body double

Exemples

The stunt double performed the dangerous car chase, allowing the lead actor to stay safe.

La doublure a exécuté la dangereuse course-poursuite en voiture, permettant à l'acteur principal de rester en sécurité.

3.2

double, sosie

a person who looks exactly like another living person, often seen as an omen or supernatural phenomenon

doppelganger

double

Exemples

She was startled when she encountered what seemed to be her own double in the mirror.

Elle a été surprise lorsqu'elle a rencontré ce qui semblait être son double dans le miroir.

double

a type of base hit in baseball where the batter reaches second base safely after hitting the ball

two-bagger

two-base hit

two-baser

Exemples

The batter's powerful swing resulted in a double, putting him in scoring position.

Le coup puissant du batteur a donné un double, le mettant en position de marquer.

contre, redouble

(in bridge) a call made by a player to increase the stakes of the current bid, often used to challenge the opponents' bid or to indicate that they expect the opponents' contract to fail

Exemples

She made a double after the opponents bid four hearts, signaling that she believed they couldn't make the contract.

Elle a fait un contre après que les adversaires ont annoncé quatre cœurs, signalant qu'elle croyait qu'ils ne pouvaient pas réaliser le contrat.

doublé

two victories in the same sport within two different competitions during the same season

Exemples

The team celebrated after securing the double, winning both the league and the cup in the same year.

L'équipe a célébré après avoir sécurisé le doublé, remportant à la fois le championnat et la coupe la même année.

6.1

doublé, victoire en aller-retour

victories in both the home and away matches against the same team within a single season or competition

Dialect

British

Exemples

Last season, Manchester United did the double over Liverpool, winning at both Old Trafford and Anfield.

La saison dernière, Manchester United a réalisé le doublé contre Liverpool, en gagnant à la fois à Old Trafford et à Anfield.

to double

VERBE

doubler

to increase something by two times its original amount or value

duplicate

Transitive: to double a number or amount

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

régulier

présent

double

3e personne du singulier

doubles

participe présent

doubling

passé simple

doubled

participe passé

doubled

Exemples

If you double 5, you get 10.

Si vous doublez 5, vous obtenez 10.

1.1

doubler

to experience a twofold increase

Intransitive

Exemples

The population of the town is expected to double over the next decade.

La population de la ville devrait doubler au cours de la prochaine décennie.

servir également

to serve two purposes or functions simultaneously

Intransitive: to double as sth

Exemples

The new smartphone case doubles as a wallet, allowing for convenient storage of cards and cash.

La nouvelle coque de smartphone double comme portefeuille, permettant un rangement pratique des cartes et de l'argent liquide.

serrer, resserrer

to clench or tighten one's fist, hand, or grip with increased intensity or force, often in response to stress, anger, or determination

clench

grip

Transitive: to double one's fist of grip

Exemples

In his frustration, he doubled his fists, ready to confront the situation head-on.

Dans sa frustration, il serra les poings, prêt à affronter la situation de front.

courir, se précipiter

to run or move quickly to reach a destination

Intransitive: to double somewhere

Exemples

Hearing the alarm, the sailor doubled across the deck to help secure the ship.

Entendant l'alarme, le marin doubla sur le pont pour aider à sécuriser le navire.

doubler

to hit a baseball in such a way that the batter safely reaches second base, earning a two-base hit

Intransitive

Exemples

The batter doubled to deep center field, giving his team a great scoring opportunity.

Le batteur a doublé vers le champ centre profond, offrant à son équipe une excellente opportunité de marquer.

doubler, faire un double

(in snooker) to pot a ball by bouncing it off a cushion before it reaches the pocket

Transitive: to double a snooker ball

Exemples

He doubled the red ball into the corner pocket by skillfully rebounding it off the side cushion.

Il a doublé la boule rouge dans la poche de coin en la faisant habilement rebondir sur la bande latérale.

doubler

to play two distinct roles or characters in the same production or piece

Intransitive

Exemples

The talented actor doubled as both the hero and the villain in the play, impressing the audience with his versatility.

L'acteur talentueux a doublé en tant que héros et méchant dans la pièce, impressionnant le public par sa polyvalence.

7.1

doubler

to act as a stand-in or substitute for another actor in a dramatic role, typically during risky scenes

stand in

double

Intransitive: to double | to double for an actor

Exemples

The stunt performer doubled for the lead actor during the intense fight scene.

Le cascadeur a doublé l'acteur principal pendant la scène de combat intense.

double

ADJECTIF

double

consisting of two equal or similar things or parts

twin

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

qualitatif

superlatif

most double

comparatif

more double

gradable

Exemples

She ordered a double espresso to kickstart her morning.

Elle a commandé un double espresso pour bien commencer sa matinée.

1.1

double

(of letters and numbers) referring to the same letter or number occurring consecutively, one immediately following the other

Exemples

The word "letter" has a double "t" in the middle.

Le mot "lettre" a un double "t" au milieu.

1.2

double, plié en deux

folded in two, creating two layers or halves

Exemples

The letter was double, neatly folded in two, before being placed in the envelope.

La lettre était double, soigneusement pliée en deux, avant d'être placée dans l'enveloppe.

double

possessing two contrasting qualities or features

binary

bipartite

dichotomous

dual

twofold

Exemples

The double nature of his personality was both charming and unpredictable.

La double nature de sa personnalité était à la fois charmante et imprévisible.

double, du double

twice the usual size, quantity, or extent

doubled

twofold

Exemples

The double quantity of ingredients made the recipe suitable for a large party.

La quantité double d'ingrédients a rendu la recette adaptée à une grande fête.

double

designed or intended for two people or things, often providing space or function for both

Exemples

The hotel room had a double bed, perfect for the couple staying the night.

La chambre d'hôtel avait un lit double, parfait pour le couple qui y passait la nuit.

double

having two interpretations, often to mislead or create ambiguity

ambiguous

equivocal

Exemples

His statement was filled with double meanings, leaving everyone unsure of his true intentions.

Sa déclaration était remplie de double sens, laissant tout le monde incertain de ses véritables intentions.

double

ADVERBE

deux fois, double

used to suggest that something is twice as much or has twice the significance or effect

doubly

twice

twofold

informations grammaticales

Exemples

She checked her work double to ensure there were no errors.

Elle a vérifié son travail doublement pour s'assurer qu'il n'y avait pas d'erreurs.

double

used to indicate that something has increased twice in number, amount, or extent

Exemples

She scored double the number of goals compared to last season.

Elle a marqué le double du nombre de buts par rapport à la saison dernière.

doublement

used to refers to two people or things being together or paired, often in a situation meant for one

Exemples

During the camping trip, the kids had to sleep double in the small tent.

Pendant le voyage de camping, les enfants ont dû dormir à deux dans la petite tente.

Mots Proches

Définition et signification de « double » en anglais

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