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Foil
01
feuille, papier d'aluminium
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
Exemples
She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.
Elle a enveloppé le sandwich dans du papier d'aluminium pour le garder frais pour plus tard.
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
He carefully placed the foil on the projector to display the graph to the audience.
Il a soigneusement placé la feuille sur le projecteur pour afficher le graphique au public.
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
The hydrofoil 's underwater foils lift the hull above the surface.
Engineers adjusted the wing 's foil to improve aerodynamics.
04
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
Exemples
Her calm demeanor was the perfect foil to his impulsiveness.
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
The fencer 's foil glinted under the arena lights.
Le fleuret du fleurettiste scintillait sous les lumières de l'arène.
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
Dr. Watson serves as a foil to Sherlock Holmes.
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
The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.
Le détective a déjoué le plan élaboré du criminel avec des tactiques intelligentes.
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 red dress foiled her pale complexion, making it seem even more radiant.
La robe rouge vif contrastait avec son teint pâle, le faisant paraître encore plus radieux.
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
She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh in the refrigerator.
Elle a emballé les restes dans du papier d'aluminium pour les garder frais au réfrigérateur.
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.
