gray
gray
greɪ
grei
British pronunciation
/ɡreɪ/
grey

Définition et signification de « gray » en anglais

01

gris

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins
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gray definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She used a gray pencil to sketch out her drawing.
Elle a utilisé un crayon gris pour esquisser son dessin.
02

gris

(of a person) having gray hair as a sign of aging
gray definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The novelist 's protagonist was a gray figure, reflecting a lifetime of stories and experiences.
Le protagoniste du romancier était une figure grise, reflétant une vie d'histoires et d'expériences.
03

gris, intermédiaire

not positioned at either extreme of a spectrum
example
Exemples
His role in the project was gray, involving elements of both leadership and support without a clear boundary.
Son rôle dans le projet était gris, impliquant des éléments à la fois de leadership et de soutien sans limite claire.
04

gris, informel

referring to an economic situation or sector that is ambiguous, informal, or not fully regulated
example
Exemples
She worked in the gray economy, dealing with transactions that were often off the books.
Elle travaillait dans l'économie grise, traitant des transactions qui étaient souvent hors des livres.
05

gris, sénior

pertaining to the elderly population as a group, often used to describe their influence, issues, or demographic characteristics
example
Exemples
The increasing size of the gray demographic is reshaping the healthcare and housing sectors.
La taille croissante de la démographie grise redéfinit les secteurs de la santé et du logement.
06

gris, terne

lacking in vividness or cheerfulness
example
Exemples
His gray mood was evident in the way he spoke, reflecting a sense of melancholy.
Son humeur grise était évidente dans sa façon de parler, reflétant un sentiment de mélancolie.
07

gris, multiculturel

referring to a region or area characterized by a diverse population with multiple ethnic backgrounds, often blending various cultural influences
example
Exemples
The district had a gray demographic, reflecting a blend of different ethnicities living side by side.
Le quartier avait une démographie grise, reflétant un mélange de différentes ethnies vivant côte à côte.
08

gris

(of a face) lacking color, often due to illness, shock, or exhaustion
example
Exemples
The patient ’s gray complexion indicated a need for immediate medical attention.
Le teint gris du patient indiquait un besoin immédiat de soins médicaux.
09

gris, nuageux

having a sky covered in clouds, creating a dull atmosphere
example
Exemples
She sighed, looking out at the gray horizon stretching endlessly.
Elle soupira, regardant l'horizon gris s'étendre à l'infini.
Gray
01

gris, grison

a neutral color between black and white, characterized by its lack of vividness, often associated with shades of neutrality and subtlety
gray definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The sky was a uniform gray, hinting at an impending rainstorm.
Le ciel était d'un gris uniforme, laissant présager une tempête de pluie imminente.
02

gris, vêtement gris

clothing items that are of a gray color
example
Exemples
The boutique showcased a variety of grays, from light ash to deep charcoal, in their latest collection.
La boutique a présenté une variété de gris, du cendre clair au charbon profond, dans leur dernière collection.
03

gris, grison

a horse with a coat that is light gray or nearly white
example
Exemples
She admired the elegant gray, which stood out among the other horses in the paddock.
Elle admirait l'élégant gris, qui se distinguait parmi les autres chevaux dans le paddock.
04

gray, unité gray

a unit for measuring the amount of radiation energy absorbed by a material, equal to one joule per kilogram
example
Exemples
Doctors use grays to determine how much radiation a patient has received.
Les médecins utilisent des grays pour déterminer la quantité de radiation qu'un patient a reçue.
05

grisonnement, cheveux gris

hair that has turned gray or white, often as a result of aging
example
Exemples
She admired the natural beauty of her growing gray.
Elle admirait la beauté naturelle de ses cheveux gris qui poussaient.
to gray
01

grisonner, devenir gris

to cause something to change to a gray color
Transitive
example
Exemples
The harsh winter weather grayed the once bright paint on the house.
Le temps hivernal rigoureux a grisé la peinture autrefois brillante de la maison.
02

grisonner, devenir gris

to change to a gray color or to grow gray naturally over time
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The fabric will eventually gray after years of exposure to the sun.
Le tissu finira par griser après des années d'exposition au soleil.
03

grisonner, blanchir

to grow old, often referring to hair becoming gray
example
Exemples
She watched her children grow up and gray with the passage of time.
Elle a regardé ses enfants grandir et grisonner avec le passage du temps.
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