noun🔗ShareBlocsA substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance."a block of ice"Un bloc de glace.materialsubstanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBillotA chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading."Anne Boleyn placed her head on the block and awaited her execution."Anne Boleyn a placé sa tête sur le billot et a attendu son exécution.utensilweaponstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocs, îlots urbainsA group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets."The large factory occupied three blocks near the river, making it difficult for smaller businesses to find space there. "La grande usine occupait trois blocs près de la rivière, ce qui rendait difficile pour les petites entreprises de trouver de l'espace là -bas.propertyareabuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImmeuble, bloc d'appartementsA residential building consisting of flats."a block of flats"un immeublepropertyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareîlot, pâté de maisonsThe distance from one street to another in a city that is built (approximately) to a grid pattern."The place you are looking for is two long blocks east and one short block north."L'endroit que vous cherchez est à deux pâtés de maisons à l'est et un pâté de maisons au nord.areageographyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocages, entravesInterference or obstruction of cognitive processes."Anxiety about the test created mental blocks, making it hard for her to remember even simple facts. "L'anxiété concernant le test a créé des blocages mentaux, l'empêchant de se souvenir de faits même simples.mindphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTêteThe human head."After the long soccer game, the players all used ice blocks to soothe their sore muscles. "Après le long match de foot, les joueurs ont tous utilisé des blocs de glace pour apaiser leurs muscles endoloris.bodyanatomyparthumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTête à perruqueA wig block: a simplified head model upon which wigs are worn."The hairdresser carefully placed the new wig on the blocks to style it. "Le coiffeur a soigneusement placé la nouvelle perruque sur la tête à perruque pour la coiffer.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForme, mouleA mould on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped."The milliner used special blocks to shape the elegant hat. "La modiste a utilisé des formes spéciales pour façonner le chapeau élégant.materialutensilwearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloc, carnetA set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end."a block of 100 tickets"Un bloc de 100 billets.stationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocsA logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see cluster)."The large file on the computer was broken down into smaller blocks for easier storage on the hard drive. "Le fichier volumineux sur l'ordinateur a été divisé en blocs plus petits pour faciliter le stockage sur le disque dur.computingtechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloc, section de codeA region of code in a program that acts as a single unit, such as a function or loop."The indentation clearly showed the different blocks of code within the Python program, making it easier to understand each section's purpose. "L'indentation montrait clairement les différents blocs de code au sein du programme Python, ce qui facilitait la compréhension de l'objectif de chaque section.computingtechnologytechnicalfunctionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocsA fixed-length group of bits making up part of a message."The computer program uses eight-bit blocks to transmit the student's grades. "Le programme informatique utilise des blocs de huit bits pour transmettre les notes de l'élève.computingcommunicationsignaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoulie, moufleA case with one or more sheaves/pulleys, used with ropes to increase or redirect force, for example, as part of the rigging of a sailing ship."The sailors used the blocks and tackle to raise the heavy sail on the ship's mast. "Les marins ont utilisé les poulies et le palan pour hisser la lourde voile sur le mât du navire.nauticalsailingtechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocs, segmentsA portion of a macromolecule, comprising many units, that has at least one feature not present in adjacent portions."The protein has distinct blocks of amino acids that perform different functions in the cell. "La protéine possède des blocs distincts d'acides aminés qui remplissent différentes fonctions dans la cellule.biochemistrybiologychemistrypartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocs, obstaclesSomething that prevents something from passing."The fallen tree blocks the road, preventing cars from passing. "L'arbre tombé bloque la route, empêchant les voitures de passer.situationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloquerAn action to interfere with the movement of an opposing player or of the object of play (ball, puck)."The basketball player made two impressive blocks during the game, preventing the other team from scoring. "Le joueur de basketball a fait deux blocs impressionnants pendant le match, empêchant l'autre équipe de marquer.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfense, blocA shot played by holding the bat vertically in the path of the ball, so that it loses momentum and drops to the ground."The batter used a series of careful blocks to defend against the bowler's aggressive deliveries. "Le batteur a utilisé une série de défenses prudentes pour se défendre contre les lancers agressifs du lanceur.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloc, contreA defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter’s court."The volleyball team practiced their blocks to stop the other team's spikes at the net. "L'équipe de volley-ball a pratiqué ses blocs pour arrêter les smashes de l'autre équipe au filet.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloc, bloc de timbresA joined group of four (or in some cases nine) postage stamps, forming a roughly square shape."The stamp collector carefully added several blocks of four to his album, filling in the gaps in his collection. "Le collectionneur de timbres a soigneusement ajouté plusieurs blocs de quatre à son album, comblant ainsi les lacunes de sa collection.itemstationerygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBûchesA section of split logs used as fuel."We stacked the blocks of wood neatly next to the fireplace, ready for winter. "Nous avons empilé les bûches soigneusement à côté de la cheminée, prêts pour l'hiver.fuelmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'isolement, la mise au cachotSolitary confinement."After the fight in the prison yard, John was sent to the blocks for two weeks. "Après la bagarre dans la cour de la prison, John a été mis au cachot pendant deux semaines.governmentlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloc cellulaire, quartierA cellblock."The prisoner was escorted back to his blocks after his visit. "Le prisonnier a été raccompagné dans son quartier après sa visite.buildingpolicegovernmentstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe perchoirThe perch on which a bird of prey is kept."The falconer carefully placed his hawk back on its blocks after the demonstration. "Le fauconnier a soigneusement replacé son faucon sur son perchoir après la démonstration.animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocsA piece of hard wood on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted."The printer used the blocks to create the new company logo. "L'imprimeur a utilisé les blocs pour créer le nouveau logo de l'entreprise.materialmediawritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrétin, imbécileA blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt."The teacher called the student a blockhead because he couldn't answer any of the easy questions. "Le professeur a traité l'élève de crétin parce qu'il ne pouvait répondre à aucune des questions faciles.personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSectionA section of a railroad where the block system is used."The signalman controls train traffic by ensuring only one train occupies each of the blocks on the track. "Le signaleur contrôle le trafic ferroviaire en s'assurant qu'un seul train occupe chacune des sections de la voie.technicalsystemvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocage, défenseThe position of a player or bat when guarding the wicket."The batter carefully adjusted his blocks, ensuring his bat protected the wicket from the bowler's delivery. "Le batteur ajusta soigneusement son blocage, s'assurant que sa batte protégeait le guichet de la livraison du lanceur.sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlockhausA blockhole."The construction workers filled the blockhole with concrete. "Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont rempli le blockhaus de béton.physicsspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe pli de frappeThe popping crease."The batter edged the ball, and it dribbled just past the blocks, preventing an easy catch for the wicketkeeper. "Le batteur a effleuré la balle, et elle a roulé juste devant le pli de frappe, empêchant une prise facile pour le gardien de guichet.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocs, parcelles (de vigne)A discrete group of vines in a vineyard, often distinguished from others by variety, clone, canopy training method, irrigation infrastructure, or some combination thereof."The winery divided the vineyard into several blocks, with each block dedicated to a different type of grape like Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. "La cave a divisé le vignoble en plusieurs blocs, chaque bloc étant dédié à un type de raisin différent comme le Pinot Noir ou le Chardonnay.agricultureplantareagroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquer, obstruerTo fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass."The pipe is blocked."Le tuyau est bloqué.actionprocessconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquer, empêcher le passageTo prevent (something or someone) from passing."The fallen tree blocks the road, preventing cars from passing. "L'arbre tombé bloque la route, empêchant les voitures de passer.actionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquer, empêcherTo prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something)."His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss."Son plan de reprendre l'entreprise a été bloqué par le patron.actionprocessabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquer, empêcherTo impede an opponent."The tall player blocks the shorter player from getting the ball. "Le grand joueur bloque le joueur plus petit pour l'empêcher d'attraper le ballon.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquer, déterminer les positions et mouvements des acteursTo specify the positions and movements of the actors."It was very difficult to block this scene convincingly."Il était très difficile de bloquer cette scène de manière convaincante.entertainmentstageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquerTo hit with a block."The basketball player blocks the opponent's shot near the basket. "Le joueur de basketball bloque le tir de l'adversaire près du panier.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContrer un tirTo play a block shot."The defender blocks the basketball player's shot near the basket. "Le défenseur contre le tir du joueur de basket-ball près du panier.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquerTo disable communication via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with an undesirable someone."To avoid distractions, the teacher blocked the student's phone number from calling the classroom. "Pour éviter les distractions, le professeur a bloqué le numéro de téléphone de l'élève afin qu'il ne puisse pas appeler la classe.communicationtechnologyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttendre, bloquerTo wait."When the condition expression is false, the thread blocks on the condition variable."Lorsque l'expression de condition est fausse, le thread attend sur la variable de condition.timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre en forme, bloquerTo stretch or mould (a knitted item, a hat, etc.) into the desired shape."I blocked the mittens by wetting them and pinning them to a shaped piece of cardboard."J'ai mis les mitaines en forme en les mouillant et en les épinglant sur un morceau de carton façonné.materialstylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉbaucher, esquisserTo shape or sketch out roughly."The artist blocks out the main shapes of the landscape before adding details. "L'artiste esquisse les formes principales du paysage avant d'ajouter des détails.artstyleplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading