noun🔗ShareCoin, angleThe point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal."The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."Les coins du treillis métallique étaient renforcés avec de petites gouttes de soudure.partarchitecturepositionpointbuildingstructureareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoin, angleAn edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies."Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind. I took a trip out to his corner of town."Briller une lumière dans les coins sombres de l'esprit. J'ai fait un voyage dans son coin de la ville.partdirectionpositionplaceareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoin, recoin, endroit isoléA secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook."On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book."Le week-end, Emily aimait trouver un coin tranquille et se blottir avec un bon livre.placeareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSituation embarrassante, difficultéAn embarrassing situation; a difficulty."The unexpected announcement put him in a corner at the meeting; he didn't know how to respond. "L'annonce inattendue l'a mis dans une situation embarrassante lors de la réunion ; il ne savait pas comment réagir.situationconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccaparement, monopoleA sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices."In the 1970s, private investors tried to get a corner on the silver market, but were ultimately unsuccessful."Dans les années 1970, des investisseurs privés ont tenté d'accaparer le marché de l'argent, mais ont finalement échoué.businessfinanceeconomydemandvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoin(heading) Relating to the playing field."The coach explained the team's strategy for the corner kicks in practice. "L'entraîneur a expliqué la stratégie de l'équipe pour les corners à l'entraînement.sportgamepositionareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoin, lieu de rencontreA place where people meet for a particular purpose."Welcome to our English corner."Bienvenue dans notre coin anglais.placeorganizationgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoinA point scored in a rubber at whist."My grandfather scored a corner in the whist game with his partner. "Mon grand-père a marqué un coin au jeu de whist avec son partenaire.gamepointessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcculer, coincerTo drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space."The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."Le chat avait acculé un grillon entre le canapé et le meuble de télévision.actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCoincer, acculerTo trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment."The unexpected exam questions cornered the students, forcing them to scramble for answers. "Les questions d'examen inattendues ont coincé les étudiants, les forçant à se démener pour trouver des réponses.situationactionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCoincerTo put (someone) in an awkward situation."His boss cornered him in the office, asking about the missing files. "Son patron l'a coincé dans le bureau, lui demandant des informations sur les fichiers manquants.situationactioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccaparerTo get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price."The investors cornered the market on rare stamps, driving up the prices significantly. "Les investisseurs ont accaparé le marché des timbres rares, ce qui a considérablement fait grimper les prix.businessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTourner un coin, négocier un virageTo turn a corner or drive around a curve."As the stock car driver cornered the last turn, he lost control and spun out."Alors que le pilote de stock-car négociait le dernier virage, il a perdu le contrôle et a fait un tête-à-queue.vehicleactiondirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNégocier un virageTo handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning."That BMW corners well, but the suspension is too stiff."Cette BMW négocie bien les virages, mais la suspension est trop raide.vehicleactionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePourvoir de coinsTo supply with corners."The carpenter cornered the wooden box, ensuring it had strong, sturdy corners. "Le charpentier a pourvu la boîte en bois de coins, lui assurant des coins solides et robustes.architecturebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
