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Foil
01
feuille, papier d'aluminium
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
Exemples
The baker covered the pie with foil to prevent the crust from burning.
Le boulanger a recouvert la tarte avec du papier d'aluminium pour empêcher la croûte de brûler.
02
feuille transparente, calque
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
Exemples
The company 's presentation included multiple foils to illustrate their financial growth.
La présentation de l'entreprise comprenait plusieurs transparents pour illustrer leur croissance financière.
03
a thin, flat, or curved structure, such as a metal plate or blade, designed to react against air or water flow and generate control motion
Exemples
Engineers adjusted the wing 's foil to improve aerodynamics.
04
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
Exemples
The simple design serves as a foil to the ornate decorations.
05
fleuret, épée de fleuret
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
Exemples
She adjusted her grip on the foil before the match began.
Elle a ajusté sa prise sur le fleuret avant que le match ne commence.
06
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
Exemples
Laertes acts as a foil to Hamlet's indecision.
to foil
01
déjouer, faire échouer, contrecarrer
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
Exemples
Unexpected challenges can foil even the most well-thought-out plans.
Les défis inattendus peuvent contrecarrer même les plans les plus réfléchis.
02
contraster, faire ressortir
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
Exemples
The bright lights of the city foiled the darkness of the night sky.
Les lumières vives de la ville ont fait ressortir l'obscurité du ciel nocturne.
03
emballer, recouvrir
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
Exemples
The chef foiled the fish before placing it in the oven to retain moisture.
Le chef a emballé le poisson dans du papier d'aluminium avant de le mettre au four pour conserver l'humidité.
