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Double
Exemples
The hotel offered a spacious double with a balcony view.
L'hôtel proposait un double spacieux avec une vue sur le balcon.
02
double, le double
a number or quantity that is twice as large or much as another, or twice the original amount
Exemples
At our company, you'll get double that.
Dans notre entreprise, vous obtiendrez le double de cela.
03
doublure, sosie
a person who bears a close resemblance to a famous individual, often used as a stand-in or impersonator
Exemples
She was hired as the celebrity's double due to their striking resemblance.
Elle a été embauchée comme doublure de la célébrité en raison de leur ressemblance frappante.
3.1
doublure
a person who substitutes for an actor in a film, typically during scenes that involves nude or dangerous scenes
Exemples
For the action sequence, the director brought in a double to handle the more challenging stunts.
Pour la séquence d'action, le réalisateur a fait appel à un cascadeur pour réaliser les cascades les plus difficiles.
3.2
double, sosie
a person who looks exactly like another living person, often seen as an omen or supernatural phenomenon
Exemples
The townspeople whispered that the man had seen his double just before his mysterious disappearance.
Les habitants de la ville murmuraient que l'homme avait vu son double juste avant sa disparition mystérieuse.
04
double
a type of base hit in baseball where the batter reaches second base safely after hitting the ball
Exemples
He led off the inning with a double down the left-field line.
Il a commencé la manche avec un double le long de la ligne du champ gauche.
05
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
The player hesitated before making a double, hoping to pressure the opponents into overbidding.
Le joueur a hésité avant de faire un contre, espérant mettre la pression sur les adversaires pour qu'ils surenchérissent.
06
doublé
two victories in the same sport within two different competitions during the same season
Exemples
Manchester United accomplished the double twice, dominating both domestic and international tournaments.
Manchester United a réalisé le doublé à deux reprises, dominant à la fois les tournois nationaux et internationaux.
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
BritishExemples
Chelsea fans celebrated as their team did the double over Tottenham, securing victories in both home and away matches.
Les fans de Chelsea ont célébré alors que leur équipe a réalisé le doublé contre Tottenham, remportant des victoires à domicile et à l'extérieur.
to double
01
doubler
to increase something by two times its original amount or value
Transitive: to double a number or amount
Exemples
Doubling 3 gives you 6.
Doubler 3 vous donne 6.
1.1
doubler
to experience a twofold increase
Intransitive
Exemples
Her salary will double if she gets promoted to the new position.
Son salaire doublera si elle est promue au nouveau poste.
02
servir également
to serve two purposes or functions simultaneously
Intransitive: to double as sth
Exemples
Her desk lamp doubles as a charging station for her devices.
Sa lampe de bureau double également de station de recharge pour ses appareils.
Exemples
She doubled her hands around the handle, gripping it more firmly as the tension rose.
Elle serra ses mains autour de la poignée, la saisissant plus fermement alors que la tension montait.
04
courir, se précipiter
to run or move quickly to reach a destination
Intransitive: to double somewhere
Exemples
The soldier doubled back to retrieve the fallen comrade during the training exercise.
Le soldat a fait demi-tour pour récupérer le camarade tombé pendant l'exercice d'entraînement.
05
doubler
to hit a baseball in such a way that the batter safely reaches second base, earning a two-base hit
Intransitive
Exemples
With two outs, he managed to double, putting himself in scoring position.
Avec deux retraits, il a réussi à doubler, se mettant en position de marquer.
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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
The only way to pot the ball was to double it off the cushion into the pocket.
La seule façon d'empocher la boule était de la doubler sur la bande dans la poche.
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doubler
to play two distinct roles or characters in the same production or piece
Intransitive
Exemples
She had to double in the film, portraying both the young mother and her grown-up daughter.
Elle a dû doubler dans le film, interprétant à la fois la jeune mère et sa fille adulte.
Exemples
She was hired to double for the actress in scenes that required dangerous stunts.
Elle a été embauchée pour doubler l'actrice dans les scènes nécessitant des cascades dangereuses.
double
Exemples
The hotel room had a double bed, perfect for couples or solo travelers.
La chambre d'hôtel avait un lit double, parfait pour les couples ou les voyageurs en solo.
1.1
double
(of letters and numbers) referring to the same letter or number occurring consecutively, one immediately following the other
Exemples
Her license plate featured a double " 7, " making it easy to remember.
Sa plaque d'immatriculation comportait un double "7", ce qui la rendait facile à retenir.
1.2
double, plié en deux
folded in two, creating two layers or halves
Exemples
She handed me a double sheet of paper, folded in half for easier carrying.
Elle m'a remis une feuille de papier double, pliée en deux pour un transport plus facile.
Exemples
Her double expertise in law and medicine made her a rare find in the industry.
Son double expertise en droit et en médecine a fait d'elle une trouvaille rare dans l'industrie.
Exemples
His double effort led to impressive results in a shorter time.
Son effort double a conduit à des résultats impressionnants en un temps plus court.
04
double
designed or intended for two people or things, often providing space or function for both
Exemples
They ordered a double portion of dessert to share between them.
Ils ont commandé une portion double de dessert à partager entre eux.
Exemples
The politician 's speech was criticized for its double language, as it seemed to say one thing while implying another.
Le discours du politicien a été critiqué pour son langage ambigu, car il semblait dire une chose tout en en sous-entendant une autre.
double
01
deux fois, double
used to suggest that something is twice as much or has twice the significance or effect
Exemples
She washed her hands double to make sure they were thoroughly clean.
Elle s'est lavé les mains doublement pour s'assurer qu'elles étaient parfaitement propres.
02
double
used to indicate that something has increased twice in number, amount, or extent
Exemples
The teacher requested double the usual number of copies for the upcoming exam.
Le professeur a demandé le double du nombre habituel de copies pour l'examen à venir.
03
doublement
used to refers to two people or things being together or paired, often in a situation meant for one
Exemples
The crowded room forced the students to share desks, sitting double throughout the lecture.
La salle bondée a forcé les étudiants à partager les bureaux, assis à deux tout au long du cours.
