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compacts

/ˈkɑmpækts/ /kəmˈpækts/

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noun

Accord, contrat

An agreement or contract.

Examples :

"The two countries signed several compacts to increase trade and cooperation. "

Les deux pays ont signé plusieurs accords pour accroître le commerce et la coopération.

politics government law business organization

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noun

Poudrier

A small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into one's pocket.

Examples :

"My grandmother always carries one of her elegant, vintage compacts in her purse so she can touch up her makeup after lunch. "

Ma grand-mère porte toujours un de ses poudriers élégants et vintage dans son sac à main afin de pouvoir retoucher son maquillage après le déjeuner.

appearance style wear item thing

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noun

Journal compact

A broadsheet newspaper published in the size of a tabloid but keeping its non-sensational style.

Examples :

"Because she preferred a concise format but disliked sensational news, she switched from reading broadsheets to reading compacts. "

Comme elle préférait un format concis mais n'aimait pas les nouvelles sensationnelles, elle est passée de la lecture de grands journaux à la lecture de journaux compacts.

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verb

Compacter, comprimer

To make more dense; to compress.

Examples :

"The teacher asked the students to compact their papers into a single folder. "

Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de compacter leurs papiers dans un seul dossier.

mass physics energy

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verb

Compacter, unir fermement

To unite or connect firmly, as in a system.

Examples :

"The school compacts its curriculum into shorter, more focused units to improve student understanding. "

L'école compacte son programme en unités plus courtes et plus ciblées pour améliorer la compréhension des élèves.

system organization group