noun🔗ShareFeuille métalliqueA very thin sheet of metal."The baker used a thin foil sheet to line the baking pan. "Le boulanger a utilisé une fine feuille métallique pour tapisser la plaque de cuisson.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePapier d'aluminiumThin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food."wrap the sandwich up in foil"Emballez le sandwich dans du papier d'aluminium.materialfoodutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFeuille métalliqueA thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant."The jeweler added a thin foil of silver to the diamond, making it sparkle more brightly. "Le bijoutier a ajouté une fine feuille métallique d'argent au diamant, le faisant scintiller plus vivement.materialartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn faire-valoir, un personnage de contraste(authorship) In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist."In the school play, the shy student was the foil to the outgoing, popular star. "Dans la pièce de l'école, l'élève timide était le faire-valoir de la star extravertie et populaire.literaturecharacterstoryentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContraste, faire-valoirAnything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something."The quiet, studious atmosphere of the library was a perfect foil to the noisy playground outside. "L'atmosphère calme et studieuse de la bibliothèque contrastait parfaitement avec le terrain de jeu bruyant à l'extérieur.literaturecharacterstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFleuretA very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip"During fencing practice, the student carefully inspected the foil for any damage before beginning their bout. "Pendant l'entraînement d'escrime, l'élève a soigneusement inspecté le fleuret pour détecter tout dommage avant de commencer son assaut.weaponmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFeuille, feuille transparenteA thin, transparent plastic material on which marks are made and projected for the purposes of presentation. See transparency."The teacher used a foil to show the class a picture of the solar system. "Le professeur a utilisé une feuille transparente pour montrer à la classe une image du système solaire.materialtechnologystationerymediaeducationcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFeuille, ornementA stylized flower or leaf."The wedding invitation featured a beautiful foil of a rose. "L'invitation de mariage présentait une belle feuille de rose stylisée.artstylearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHydroptèreA hydrofoil."The racing boat lifted out of the water thanks to its foil. "Le bateau de course s'est soulevé hors de l'eau grâce à son hydroptère.nauticalvehiclesailingtechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProfil alaireAn aerofoil/airfoil."The windsurfer skillfully angled the foil beneath his board, lifting himself out of the water. "Le véliplanchiste inclina habilement le profil alaire sous sa planche, se soulevant hors de l'eau.physicstechnicalmachinevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecouvrir de papier d'aluminium, emballer dans du papier d'aluminiumTo cover or wrap with foil."She foiled the sandwich in aluminum foil to keep it warm during the picnic. "Elle a recouvert le sandwich de papier d'aluminium pour le garder au chaud pendant le pique-nique.materialutensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉchec, déconvenueFailure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage."Their plans for a successful garden had a bitter foil, as the unexpected frost ruined everything. "Leurs projets de jardin réussi ont subi un amer échec, car le gel inattendu a tout ruiné.outcomeeventactionsituationachievementnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeurre, réponse incorrecteOne of the incorrect answers presented in a multiple-choice test."The foil to the correct answer on the science quiz was "photosynthesis". "Le leurre à la bonne réponse au quiz de sciences était « la photosynthèse ».educationlanguagewritingwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContrecarrer, déjouerTo prevent (something) from being accomplished."I was foiled by my superior"J'ai été contrecarré par mon supérieur.actionachievementplanoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContrecarrer, déjouerTo prevent (someone) from accomplishing something."They foiled my plans."Ils ont contrecarré mes plans.actionachievementplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContrecarrer, déjouer, gâcherTo blunt; to dull; to spoil."to foil the scent in hunting"pour contrecarrer l'odeur à la chasseactionnegativecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouler aux pieds, piétinerTo tread underfoot; to trample."The angry crowd threatened to foil the police barricade if they didn't release the protest leaders. "La foule en colère a menacé de piétiner le barrage de la police si elle ne libérait pas les chefs de la protestation.actionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePiste, traceThe track of an animal."We followed the deer's foil in the fresh snow, hoping to see where it went. "Nous avons suivi la piste du cerf dans la neige fraîche, espérant voir où il allait.animalnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDévelopperTo expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials."To prepare for the math test, Sarah needed to foil the expression (x + 3)(x - 2). "Pour se préparer au contrôle de maths, Sarah devait développer l'expression (x + 3)(x - 2).mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouiller, salirTo defile; to soil."The spilled coffee threatened to foil her brand new white blouse. "Le café renversé menaçait de souiller son tout nouveau chemisier blanc.actionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
