noun🔗ShareÉventailA hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself."During the hot summer picnic, many people used fans to keep themselves cool. "Pendant le pique-nique estival, beaucoup de gens ont utilisé des éventails pour se rafraîchir.deviceutensilitemwearthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVentilateurAn electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.""We used electric fans to stay cool in the classroom because the air conditioning was broken." "Nous avons utilisé des ventilateurs électriques pour rester au frais dans la salle de classe parce que la climatisation était en panne.devicetechnologymachineelectronicsutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVentilation, action de ventilerThe action of fanning; agitation of the air."The gentle fans from the handheld paper fans provided a brief respite from the summer heat. "La douce ventilation des éventails en papier portatifs offrait un bref répit de la chaleur estivale.actionnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉventailsAnything resembling a hand-held fan in shape, e.g., a peacock’s tail."The peacock spread its vibrant fans, displaying its beautiful feathers. "Le paon déploya ses éventails vibrants, exhibant ses belles plumes.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVan, éventailAn instrument for winnowing grain, by moving which the grain is tossed and agitated, and the chaff is separated and blown away."The farmer used hand-held fans to separate the wheat from the unwanted chaff after the harvest. "Le fermier utilisait des vans à main pour séparer le blé de la balle indésirable après la récolte.agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAiles, moulinetA small vane or sail, used to keep the large sails of a smock mill always in the direction of the wind."The fans on the back of the Dutch windmill spun quickly, automatically turning the whole mill to face the strong wind. "Les ailes à l'arrière du moulin hollandais tournaient rapidement, orientant automatiquement tout le moulin face au vent fort.machinearchitecturetechnicalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉventailsA section of a tree having a finite number of branches"After the storm, several fans of the old oak tree lay scattered across the lawn, each a testament to the tree's age. "Après la tempête, plusieurs éventails du vieux chêne étaient éparpillés sur la pelouse, chacun témoignant de l'âge de l'arbre.natureplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVentiler, éventerTo blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise."We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind."Nous avons apprécié de nous tenir au bord de la falaise, ventilés par le vent.technologydevicemachineelectricutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFesser, gifler les fessesTo slap (a behind, especially)."The bully tried to fans the little girl, but she quickly ran away. "Le tyran a essayé de fesser la petite fille, mais elle s'est vite enfuie.bodyactionsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'éventer, s'étaler(usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan."The protesters began to fan out across the park, each heading towards a different monument. "Les manifestants ont commencé à s'étaler dans le parc, chacun se dirigeant vers un monument différent.actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉventerTo dispel by waving a hand-held fan."I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room."J'ai essayé d'éventer la mauvaise odeur hors de la pièce.actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEffectuer une manœuvre consistant à faire pivoter la partie supérieure arrière d'un pistolet ancienTo perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun."The cowboy in the movie fans his revolver, firing off a quick series of shots. "Le cow-boy dans le film effectue une manœuvre avec son revolver, tirant une série rapide de coups de feu.militaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttiser, raviver(metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned."The encouraging words from the teacher fans the students' enthusiasm for learning. "Les mots encourageants de l'enseignant attisent l'enthousiasme des élèves pour l'apprentissage.energyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVannerTo winnow grain."After harvesting, the farmer fans the rice in the wind to separate the grains from the chaff. "Après la récolte, le fermier vanne le riz au vent pour séparer les grains de la balle.agriculturefoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFan, admirateur, amateurA person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport."I am a big fan of libraries."Je suis un grand fan des bibliothèques.personentertainmentsportgroupcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
