get
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British pronunciation
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Définition et signification de « get » en anglais

to get
01

obtenir, recevoir, prendre

to receive or come to have something
Transitive: to get sth
to get definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Did you get any interesting gifts for your birthday?
Avez-vous obtenu des cadeaux intéressants pour votre anniversaire ?
1.1

attraper, avoir

to catch a disease or an illness
Transitive: to get a disease
to get definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Despite getting vaccinated, he still managed to get a mild case of the measles.
Malgré s'être fait vacciner, il a quand même réussi à attraper un cas bénin de la rougeole.
1.2

se sentir, avoir l'impression que

to start to have an idea, impression, or feeling
Transitive: to get an idea or feeling
example
Exemples
After hearing her explanation, I got the idea that there was more to the story.
Après avoir entendu son explication, j'ai eu l'idée qu'il y avait plus dans l'histoire.
1.3

être condamné à

to receive something as a sentence or punishment
Transitive: to get a sentence
example
Exemples
They got a penalty for violating the rules of the game.
Ils ont obtenu une pénalité pour avoir enfreint les règles du jeu.
1.4

recevoir, capter

to have access to the Internet, a phone, radio, or TV network, or specific broadcast
Transitive: to get forms of telecommunication
example
Exemples
I 'm thrilled that our neighborhood can finally get fiber-optic internet.
Je suis ravi que notre quartier puisse enfin obtenir internet par fibre optique.
02

devenir

to experience a specific condition, state, or action
Linking Verb: to get [adj]
to get definition and meaning
example
Exemples
We should get organized before starting the project.
Nous devrions nous organiser avant de commencer le projet.
2.1

faire

to make someone or something experience a specific condition, state, or action
Complex Transitive: to get sb/sth [adj]
example
Exemples
We need to get the house ready for the guests arriving tomorrow.
Nous devons préparer la maison pour les invités qui arrivent demain.
2.2

commencer à faire

to begin doing something
Transitive: to get doing sth
to get definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Let 's get working on this project; the deadline is approaching.
Commençons à travailler sur ce projet ; la date limite approche.
2.3

comprendre, saisir, piger

to mentally grasp something or someone's words or actions
Transitive: to get words or concepts
example
Exemples
He explained the concept several times, but I just do n't get it.
Il a expliqué le concept plusieurs fois, mais je ne comprends tout simplement pas.
2.4

poser une colle

to make someone feel confused or uncertain
Transitive: to get sb
example
Exemples
The crossword puzzle in the newspaper got me today; I could n't solve it.
Le mot croisé dans le journal m'a eu aujourd'hui ; je n'ai pas pu le résoudre.
2.5

émouvoir

to make someone become extremely emotional
Transitive: to get sb
example
Exemples
The sad movie ending always gets me, and I end up crying every time.
La fin triste du film me touche toujours, et je finis par pleurer à chaque fois.
2.6

persuader, convaincre

to force or convince someone to do something
Ditransitive: to get sb to do sth
example
Exemples
She got her parents to support her decision to study abroad.
Elle a convaincu ses parents de soutenir sa décision d'étudier à l'étranger.
2.7

déranger, agacer

to be irritating or annoying for someone
Transitive: to get sb
example
Exemples
What gets me is when people chew loudly during meetings.
Ce qui m'énerve, c'est quand les gens mâchent bruyamment pendant les réunions.
2.8

pouvoir

to have the opportunity to do something
Transitive: to get to do sth
example
Exemples
It 's disappointing — I never get to choose the movie we watch.
C'est décevant—je n'ai jamais l'occasion de choisir le film que nous regardons.
03

prendre, obtenir

to obtain something through chance, effort, or other means
Transitive: to get sth
example
Exemples
It took a while for us to get the waiter's attention in the busy restaurant.
Il nous a fallu un certain temps pour attirer l'attention du serveur dans le restaurant bondé.
3.1

obtenir

to reach a particular answer or figure after doing a calculation
Transitive: to get an answer or figure
example
Exemples
With careful analysis, the accountant was able to get the accurate financial figures for the report.
Avec une analyse minutieuse, le comptable a pu obtenir les chiffres financiers précis pour le rapport.
3.2

contacter, joindre

to make contact with a person, thing, or place by telephone
Transitive: to get sb/sth
example
Exemples
I tried to get in touch with my sister, but she must be busy as I got her voicemail again.
J'ai essayé de joindre ma sœur, mais elle doit être occupée car je suis encore tombé sur sa messagerie vocale.
3.3

avoir, revaloir

to avenge something, especially by attacking, hurting, or killing
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
Transitive: to get sb
example
Exemples
The gang got their rivals by orchestrating a surprise attack.
Le gang a eu leurs rivaux en orchestrant une attaque surprise.
3.4

aller chercher

to go to a place and bring someone or something back from that location
Transitive: to get sth
to get definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She needs to get her friend from the airport tomorrow.
Elle doit aller chercher son ami à l'aéroport demain.
3.5

attraper, avoir, coincer

to succeed in capturing someone, especially to punish or hurt them
Transitive: to get sb
example
Exemples
During the arrest, the officer got the suspect by the wrist, securing the handcuffs.
Pendant l'arrestation, l'officier a attrapé le suspect par le poignet, fixant les menottes.
3.6

atteindre

to strike or injure someone
Transitive: to get sb
example
Exemples
In the paintball game, he got me on the arm during a surprise attack.
Dans le jeu de paintball, il m'a eu sur le bras lors d'une attaque surprise.
3.7

prendre, acheter

to obtain something by paying an amount of money for it
Transitive: to get sth
Ditransitive: to get sb sth
to get definition and meaning
example
Exemples
They got a vintage record player at the flea market.
Ils ont obtenu un tourne-disque vintage au marché aux puces.
3.8

préparer

to prepare something to eat or drink, especially a meal
Dialectbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to get food or a meal
example
Exemples
She 's getting dinner, and it smells delicious!
Elle prépare le dîner, et ça sent délicieux !
3.9

répondre

to respond to a doorbell or telephone by answering it
Transitive: to get the phone or door
example
Exemples
Can you get the phone? I'm in the middle of preparing dinner.
Peux-tu répondre au téléphone ? Je suis en train de préparer le dîner.
3.10

voir

used to draw attention to someone or something considered foolish, surprising, or amusing
Transitive: to get sb/sth
example
Exemples
Get the dog in the sunglasses, it's hilarious!
Regarde le chien avec des lunettes de soleil, c'est hilarant !
04

arriver

to reach a specific place
Intransitive: to get somewhere
example
Exemples
I got to the meeting just in time for the presentation.
Je suis arrivé à la réunion juste à temps pour la présentation.
4.1

amener, enlever

to cause someone or something to move in a specific direction or into a specific position or place
Transitive: to get sth somewhere
example
Exemples
Could you help me get the sofa through the narrow doorway?
Pourriez-vous m'aider à faire passer le canapé par l'étroite porte ?
4.2

aller, venir, monter, descendre

to move in a specific direction or into a specific position or place
Intransitive: to get somewhere
example
Exemples
Where do we get on the subway?
Où est-ce qu'on monte dans le métro ?
4.3

prendre

to use a taxi, bus, train, plane, etc. for transportation
Transitive: to get a means of transportation
to get definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Let 's get the bus to downtown and explore the city.
Prenons le bus pour aller en ville et explorer la ville.
05

y avoir

used for saying that a particular thing exists or happens
Transitive: to get sth
example
Exemples
In coastal regions, they get mild temperatures and ocean breezes.
Dans les régions côtières, ils obtiennent des températures douces et des brises océaniques.
06

partir, dégager

to depart immediately
Intransitive
example
Exemples
When the teacher caught the students cheating, she told them to get from the exam room.
Lorsque l'enseignante a surpris les étudiants en train de tricher, elle leur a dit de sortir de la salle d'examen.
07

provoquer, susciter

to provoke a specific response or reaction
Transitive: to get a response or reaction
example
Exemples
His unexpected announcement got a surprised reaction from the crowd.
Son annonce inattendue a obtenu une réaction surprise de la foule.
08

obtenir, recevoir

to receive or achieve a specific mark or grade in an exam
Transitive: to get a mark or grade
example
Exemples
John got 75 % in the history test.
John a obtenu 75% au test d'histoire.
09

obtenir, recevoir

to receive money through selling something
Transitive: to get a sum of money | to get a sum of money for a sold item
example
Exemples
We got $5,000 for the vintage camera we listed online.
Nous avons obtenu 5 000 $ pour l'appareil photo vintage que nous avons mis en ligne.
10

arriver, parvenir

to reach a specific stage or point
Intransitive: to get somewhere
example
Exemples
I could n't wait to get to the last episode of the TV series.
Je ne pouvais pas attendre pour arriver au dernier épisode de la série télévisée.
11

faire, obtenir

to cause something to perform a specific action
Ditransitive: to get sth to do sth
example
Exemples
We got the car engine to run smoothly after some repairs.
Nous avons fait tourner le moteur de la voiture sans problème après quelques réparations.
12

payer, régler

to cover the cost of something for someone else
Transitive: to get the cost of something
example
Exemples
I 'll get the groceries this time; you got them last week.
Je vais prendre les courses cette fois-ci ; tu les as prises la semaine dernière.
13

comprendre, saisir

to understand something by hearing it
Transitive: to get spoken words
example
Exemples
Sorry, I did n't get the last part of your question; could you repeat it?
Désolé, je n'ai pas compris la dernière partie de votre question ; pourriez-vous la répéter ?
14

recevoir, toucher

to receive payment for one's work or services
Transitive: to get payment | to get payment for sth
example
Exemples
Writers may get royalties for each copy sold of their published books.
Les écrivains peuvent recevoir des droits d'auteur pour chaque exemplaire vendu de leurs livres publiés.
15

avoir, duper

to trick or deceive someone, often in a playful or lighthearted way
Transitive: to get sb
example
Exemples
You really got me with that fake lottery ticket; I thought I won!
Tu m'as vraiment eu avec ce faux billet de loterie ; je pensais avoir gagné !
16

arrêter, intercepter

(in baseball) to stop a player from advancing or scoring by catching the ball or tagging them
Transitive: to get a player
example
Exemples
The catcher 's accurate throw to second base got the stealing player.
Le lanceur précis du receveur vers la deuxième base a arrêté le joueur en train de voler.
17

obtenir, remporter

to win a prize in a competition
Transitive: to get a prize
example
Exemples
They got the championship trophy for their outstanding performance.
Ils ont obtenu le trophée du championnat pour leur performance exceptionnelle.
18

livrer, transporter

to deliver or transport something or someone to a specific person or place.
Transitive: to get sth somewhere
example
Exemples
Can you get this package to my friend's house on your way home?
Pouvez-vous apporter ce colis à la maison de mon ami sur votre chemin du retour ?
19

avoir, emporter

(of an illness or injury) to result in someone's death
Transitive: to get sb
example
Exemples
The terminal cancer got her in the end, and she passed away peacefully.
Le cancer en phase terminale l'a eu à la fin, et elle est décédée paisiblement.
20

obtenir, fournir

to deliver a particular level of performance or quality
Transitive: to get a level of performance
example
Exemples
The new software update gets faster processing speeds and improved efficiency.
La nouvelle mise à jour logicielle obtient des vitesses de traitement plus rapides et une efficacité améliorée.
21

comprendre, saisir

to become aware of someone or something
Transitive: to get sth
example
Exemples
Did you get the way he avoided making eye contact when talking about the topic?
As-tu remarqué la façon dont il a évité de regarder dans les yeux en parlant du sujet ?
22

apprendre, mémoriser

to commit to memory
Transitive: to get sth
example
Exemples
Did you get all the formulas for the math test?
As-tu retenu toutes les formules pour le test de mathématiques ?
23

attraper, contracter

to suffer from an illness, injury, or pain
Transitive: to get an illness or injury
example
Exemples
She got a severe headache after a long day at work.
Elle a eu un mal de tête sévère après une longue journée de travail.
Get
01

récupération, sauvetage

a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
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