noun🔗ShareFaute, infractionA breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball."The basketball game was stopped frequently because of many fouls. "Le match de basket-ball a été fréquemment interrompu en raison de nombreuses fautes.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFauteA (usually accidental) contact between a bowler and the lane before the bowler has released the ball."The bowler committed two fouls when his shoe slipped over the line during his approach. "Le joueur a commis deux fautes lorsque sa chaussure a glissé sur la ligne pendant son approche.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalle fausseA foul ball, a ball which has been hit outside of the base lines."Jones hit a foul up over the screen."Jones a frappé une balle fausse au-dessus de l'écran.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalir, souillerTo make dirty."The muddy puddle fouls my new sneakers. "La flaque boueuse salit mes nouvelles baskets.appearanceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouiller, salirTo besmirch."His constant lying fouls his reputation and makes it hard for people to trust him. "Ses mensonges constants souillent sa réputation et rendent difficile la confiance des gens.appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncraser, obstruerTo clog or obstruct."The hair has fouled the drain."Les cheveux ont encrassé le drain.utilitytechnicalfunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'emmêler, s'enchevêtrerTo entangle."The kelp has fouled the prop."Les algues se sont enchevêtrées dans l'hélice.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire une faute, commettre une fauteTo make contact with an opposing player in order to gain advantage."Smith fouled him hard."Smith a fait une faute dure contre lui.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire une fauteTo hit outside of the baselines."Jones fouled the ball off the facing of the upper deck."Jones a fait une faute en envoyant la balle en dehors du terrain vers le haut du gradin.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'encrasser, se boucherTo become clogged."The drain fouled."Le drain s'est bouché.technicalmachineutilitynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'emmêler, s'enchevêtrerTo become entangled."The prop fouled on the kelp."L'hélice s'est emmêlée dans le varech.nauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCommettre une fauteTo commit a foul."Smith fouled within the first minute of the quarter."Smith a commis une faute dès la première minute du quart-temps.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire une fauteTo hit a ball outside of the baselines."Jones fouled for strike one."Jones a fait une faute pour le premier strike.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
