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cement

/səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/

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noun

Ciment

A powdered substance produced by firing (calcining) calcium carbonate (limestone) and clay that develops strong cohesive properties when mixed with water. The main ingredient of concrete.

Examples :

"The construction workers used cement to build the foundation for the new school. "

Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont utilisé du ciment pour construire les fondations de la nouvelle école.

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noun

Ciment

The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.

Examples :

"The construction workers used cement to build the new school walls. "

Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont utilisé du ciment pour construire les nouveaux murs de l'école.

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noun

Ciment, liant

Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a strong cement to attach the wooden planks together. "

Le charpentier a utilisé un ciment solide pour fixer les planches de bois ensemble.

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noun

Lien, ciment

A bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society.

Examples :

"the cement of our love"

Le ciment de notre amour.

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noun

Cément

The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.

Examples :

"The dentist examined the patient's tooth, noting the healthy appearance of the cementum. "

Le dentiste a examiné la dent du patient, notant l'aspect sain du cément.

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verb

Cimenter

To affix with cement.

Examples :

"The carpenter cemented the broken pieces of the wooden toy together. "

Le charpentier a cimenté les morceaux cassés du jouet en bois ensemble.

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verb

Cimenter, recouvrir de ciment

To overlay or coat with cement.

Examples :

"to cement a cellar floor"

Cimenter le sol d'une cave.

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verb

Cimenter, consolider

To unite firmly or closely.

Examples :

"The teacher's encouragement cemented the students' belief in themselves. "

Les encouragements du professeur ont cimenté la confiance des élèves en eux-mêmes.

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verb

Cimenter, consolider

To make permanent.

Examples :

"The teacher's clear explanations cemented her students' understanding of the difficult concept. "

Les explications claires du professeur ont cimenté la compréhension du concept difficile par ses élèves.

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