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noun

Modification, correction

A change to the text of a document.

Examples :

"The edit to the essay improved its clarity. "

La modification de la dissertation a amélioré sa clarté.

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noun

Modification, édition

A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.

Examples :

"The edit to the school report card reflected the teacher's recent feedback. "

La modification du bulletin scolaire reflétait les récents commentaires de l'enseignant.

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noun

Intervention, modification

An interruption or change to an improvised scene.

Examples :

"The edit in the improv scene was a sudden change of direction, when the character tripped over a chair. "

L'intervention dans la scène d'improvisation a été un changement de direction soudain, lorsque le personnage a trébuché sur une chaise.

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noun

Modification, altération

An alteration to the DNA sequence of a chromosome; an act of gene splicing.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the edit in the gene responsible for eye color. "

Le scientifique a étudié la modification du gène responsable de la couleur des yeux.

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verb

Modifier, éditer

To change a text, or a document.

Examples :

"Before submitting the essay, I need to edit it carefully to correct any mistakes. "

Avant de soumettre le devoir, je dois le modifier attentivement pour corriger les erreurs.

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verb

Être rédacteur de, éditer

To be the editor of a publication.

Examples :

"He edits the Chronicle."

Il est le rédacteur du Chronicle.

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verb

Modifier, éditer

To change the contents of a file, website, etc.

Examples :

"Wikipedia is an interactive encyclopedia which allows anybody to edit and improve articles."

Wikipédia est une encyclopédie interactive qui permet à tout le monde de modifier et d'améliorer les articles.

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verb

Modifier, éditer

To alter the DNA sequence of a chromosome; to perform gene splicing.

Examples :

"Scientists are editing the DNA of crops to make them more resistant to pests. "

Les scientifiques modifient l'ADN des cultures pour les rendre plus résistantes aux parasites.

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verb

Monter un film

To alter a film by cutting and splicing frames.

Examples :

"The film editor edited the home movie, cutting out the parts of the party where the dog was barking too loudly. "

Le monteur a monté le film de famille, coupant les parties de la fête où le chien aboyait trop fort.

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verb

Modifier, couper

To cut short or otherwise alter an improvised scene.

Examples :

"The comedian edited the joke, cutting out the part about his neighbor's dog barking. "

L'humoriste a modifié la blague, supprimant la partie sur le chien de son voisin qui aboyait.

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verb

Se prêter à l'édition

To lend itself to editing in a certain way.

Examples :

"The draft of my essay edits well to a more formal tone. "

Le brouillon de ma dissertation se prête bien à une tonalité plus formelle.

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