dust
dust
dʌst
dast
British pronunciation
/dʌst/

Définition et signification de « dust » en anglais

to dust
01

épousseter

to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture
Transitive: to dust a surface
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example
Exemples
Before guests arrive, it 's customary to dust the surfaces in the living room for a clean appearance.
Avant l'arrivée des invités, il est d'usage de épousseter les surfaces dans le salon pour une apparence propre.
02

poudrer, saupoudrer

to rub or sprinkle a fine, dry powder over a surface to obscure or soften the outlines of a shape, often to create a specific effect or reveal hidden details
Transitive: to dust sth
example
Exemples
She dusted the old photograph with fine powder to give it an antique look.
Elle épousseta la vieille photographie avec une poudre fine pour lui donner un aspect antique.
03

poudrer, saupoudrer

to loosely distribute or scatter fine particles or substances over an area or surface
Transitive: to dust an area or surface
example
Exemples
She dusted the shelves with confetti for the party.
Elle a saupoudré les étagères avec des confettis pour la fête.
3.1

saupoudrer, poudrer

to lightly coat something with a fine substance, often for seasoning or flavoring
Transitive: to dust food with powdered ingredients
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example
Exemples
He dusted the dessert plates with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
Il saupoudra les assiettes à dessert avec du sucre en poudre pour une touche décorative.
04

être dans la panade, se mettre dans le pétrin

to be in trouble, especially due to one's own actions or mistakes
example
Exemples
If you keep skipping class, you 're going to get dusted with a detention.
Si tu continues à sécher les cours, tu vas prendre une retenue.
Dust
01

poussière, poudre

the fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt, earth, or pollen, that can be easily carried by the wind
example
Exemples
The wind picked up the dust from the dirt road, creating a small whirlwind.
Le vent a soulevé la poussière de la route de terre, créant un petit tourbillon.
02

poussière, poudre

the fine particles that remain after something has been destroyed, broken up, or has decayed
example
Exemples
The once-grand statue had turned to dust over centuries of decay.
La statue autrefois grandiose s'était transformée en poussière après des siècles de décomposition.
03

poussière, poussières

free microscopic particles of solid material
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