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alters

/ˈɔltərz/ /ˈɑltərz/

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noun

Autel

A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

Examples :

"The ancient temples contained several alters where offerings were left for the gods. "

Les temples anciens contenaient plusieurs autels où des offrandes étaient laissées aux dieux.

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noun

Le sanctuaire, le chœur

A raised area around an altar in a church; the sanctuary.

Examples :

"The priest stood on the alters, leading the congregation in prayer. "

Le prêtre se tenait dans le chœur, menant la congrégation dans la prière.

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noun

Autel

Anything that is worshipped or sacrificed to.

Examples :

"In some ancient cultures, people built alters to honor their gods and offer gifts. "

Dans certaines cultures anciennes, les gens construisaient des autels pour honorer leurs dieux et offrir des cadeaux.

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verb

Modifier, changer

To change the form or structure of.

Examples :

"The tailor alters the dress to fit the customer perfectly. "

Le tailleur modifie la robe pour qu'elle s'adapte parfaitement à la cliente.

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verb

Changer, modifier

To become different.

Examples :

"The weather often alters quickly in the mountains. "

Le temps change souvent rapidement dans les montagnes.

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verb

Retoucher, modifier

To tailor clothes to make them fit.

Examples :

"The tailor alters my pants to make them shorter. "

Le tailleur retouche mon pantalon pour le raccourcir.

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Castrer, stériliser

To castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal).

Examples :

"The veterinarian alters the dog to prevent unwanted pregnancies. "

Le vétérinaire castre le chien pour éviter les grossesses non désirées.

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verb

Altérer, affecter

To affect mentally, as by psychotropic drugs or illness.

Examples :

"The high fever alters the child's perception of reality, making him see strange shadows. "

La forte fièvre altère la perception de la réalité de l'enfant, lui faisant voir d'étranges ombres.

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noun

Alter, identités

(especially in the plural) An identity or headmate of a person with dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder).

Examples :

"Sarah's alters often have different preferences for music. "

Les alters de Sarah ont souvent des préférences musicales différentes.

mind medicine person