grave
grave
greɪv
greiv
British pronunciation
/ɡreɪv/

Définition et signification de « grave » en anglais

01

grave, sérieux

serious and solemn in manner or character
grave definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
example
Exemples
The detective delivered the news with a grave tone, indicating the severity of the crime.
Le détective a livré la nouvelle avec un ton grave, indiquant la gravité du crime.
02

dangereux

very bad or worrisome
grave definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
FormalFormal
example
Exemples
The economic forecast painted a grave picture of rising unemployment and inflation.
Les prévisions économiques ont peint un tableau grave de la hausse du chômage et de l'inflation.
03

grave, sérieux

signifying a matter of deep concern
grave definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
FormalFormal
example
Exemples
The investigative report uncovered grave violations of ethical standards within the corporation.
Le rapport d'enquête a révélé des violations graves des normes éthiques au sein de l'entreprise.
04

grave, profond

having a low pitch, tone, or sound, often used in music or linguistics to describe deep or somber auditory qualities
example
Exemples
The monk 's chanting had a grave quality, creating a meditative atmosphere.
Le chant du moine avait une qualité grave, créant une atmosphère méditative.
to grave
01

sculpter, graver

to carve out or shape something by cutting with a chisel or similar tool, often creating a sculpture or detailed figure
to grave definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He graved a delicate flower pattern into the wooden frame of the mirror.
Il grava un motif de fleur délicat dans le cadre en bois du miroir.
02

graver, sculpter

to carve or etch letters, symbols, or designs into a hard surface
example
Exemples
She graved her initials into the bark of the tree as a lasting memory of her visit.
Elle grava ses initiales dans l'écorce de l'arbre en souvenir durable de sa visite.
03

creuser, fouiller

to dig or excavate, often in the context of creating a burial site or preparing the ground
example
Exemples
In ancient times, people graved pits to store food and supplies.
Dans les temps anciens, les gens creusaient des fosses pour stocker de la nourriture et des fournitures.
04

graver, imprimer

to firmly and permanently fix something in the mind or memory
example
Exemples
Her words of encouragement were graven in his heart, giving him strength during tough times.
Ses mots d'encouragement étaient gravés dans son cœur, lui donnant de la force pendant les moments difficiles.
05

graver, nettoyer la coque

to clean a ship's bottom by burning off accumulated growths and then applying tar or another protective coating
example
Exemples
After months at sea, the sailors graved the vessel to restore its speed and efficiency.
Après des mois en mer, les marins ont caréné le navire pour restaurer sa vitesse et son efficacité.
Grave
01

tombe

a hole made in the ground for burying a dead body in
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example
Exemples
She placed flowers on the grave as a tribute to her loved one.
Elle a placé des fleurs sur la tombe en hommage à son être cher.
02

tombe, trépas

the state or concept of death, often used in a poetic or solemn context
example
Exemples
The poet wrote about the inevitability of the grave, reflecting on the fleeting nature of life.
Le poète a écrit sur l'inévitabilité de la tombe, réfléchissant à la nature éphémère de la vie.
03

accent grave

the diacritic mark ` placed above a vowel in some languages indicating an altered pronunciation in case of quality, quantity or pitch
example
Exemples
The grave in Italian distinguishes words like ' è' ( is ) from ' e' ( and ).
L'accent grave en italien distingue des mots comme 'è' (est) de 'e' (et).
grave
01

gravement, lentement et solennellement

in a slow and solemn manner, especially in music
example
Exemples
The pianist performed the piece grave, highlighting its emotional depth.
Le pianiste a interprété le morceau grave, mettant en valeur sa profondeur émotionnelle.
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