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beck

/ˈbɛk/

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noun

Ruisseau, rivière

A stream or small river.

Examples :

"The children splashed and played in the cool water of the shallow beck. "

Les enfants barbottaient et jouaient dans l'eau fraîche du ruisseau peu profond.

geography nature environment

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noun

Hochement de tête, signe

A significant nod, or motion of the head or hand, especially as a call or command.

Examples :

"The teacher gave a quick beck towards the empty chair, signaling the student to sit down. "

Le professeur fit un signe rapide en direction de la chaise vide, signalant à l'élève de s'asseoir.

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verb

Hochement de tête, faire signe

To nod or motion with the head.

Examples :

"The teacher, seeing I was lost, beckoned me towards her desk. "

La professeure, voyant que j'étais perdu, m'a fait signe de venir à son bureau.

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noun

Cuve, bac

Examples :

"The brewery used a large beck to ferment the beer. "

La brasserie utilisait une grande cuve pour faire fermenter la bière.

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noun

Hochement de tête

Anatomical uses.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's back and felt a small lump near the beck of his neck. "

Le médecin a examiné le dos du patient et a senti une petite bosse près de la nuque.

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noun

Signe, clin d'œil

Figurative uses.

Examples :

"The beck of adventure called to him, urging him to leave his safe routine. "

Le signe de l'aventure l'appelait, l'incitant à quitter sa routine sûre.

attitude direction sign

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noun

Signe de tête

Colloquial uses.

Examples :

"My little brother gave me a beck to the ball, and I caught it easily. "

Mon petit frère m'a fait un signe de tête vers la balle, et je l'ai attrapée facilement.

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