verb🔗ShareEnvelopper, tenir sur ses genoux, chérirTo enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish."The grandmother lapped the sleeping baby in a soft blanket, cherishing her peaceful face. "La grand-mère a enveloppé le bébé endormi dans une douce couverture, chérissant son visage paisible.emotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe reposer sur les genoux, être comme dans un gironTo rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap."The tired cat lapped in my daughter's lap after a long day of playing. "Le chat fatigué s'est reposé sur les genoux de ma fille après une longue journée de jeu.bodyactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReplier, rabattreTo fold; to bend and lay over or on something."to lap a piece of cloth"Replier un morceau de tissu.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnvelopper, entourerTo wrap around, enwrap, wrap up"to lap a bandage around a finger"Envelopper un bandage autour d'un doigt.actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnvelopper, entourerTo envelop, enfold"lapped in luxury"Enveloppé dans le luxeactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrouler, envelopperTo wind around"The kitten lapped its tail around its paws as it settled down for a nap. "Le chaton a enroulé sa queue autour de ses pattes alors qu'il s'installait pour une sieste.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecouvrir, chevaucherTo place or lay (one thing) so as to overlap another."One laps roof tiles so that water can run off."On recouvre les tuiles du toit de manière à ce que l'eau puisse s'écouler.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRodé, polirTo polish, e.g., a surface, until smooth."The jeweler carefully lapped the gemstone to give it a brilliant shine. "Le bijoutier a soigneusement poli la pierre précieuse pour lui donner un éclat brillant.materialtechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharechevaucher, recouvrirTo be turned or folded; to lie partly on or over something; to overlap."The boats lap; the edges lap."Les bateaux se chevauchent ; les bords se chevauchent.positionactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDépasser d'un tourTo overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler."During the marathon, the lead runner lapped several slower participants who were struggling near the end. "Pendant le marathon, le coureur de tête a dépassé d'un tour plusieurs participants plus lents qui avaient du mal vers la fin.sportraceachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRodé, poliTo cut or polish with a lap, as glass, gems, cutlery, etc."The jeweler carefully lapped the rough diamond to reveal its brilliance. "Le bijoutier a soigneusement rodé le diamant brut pour révéler son éclat.technicalindustrymaterialmachineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLaper, lécherTo take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue."The cat lapped up the spilled milk from the floor. "Le chat a lapé le lait renversé par terre.animalactionbodydrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClapotis, frapper(of water) To wash against a surface with a splashing sound; to swash."The gentle waves lapped against the side of the boat, creating a soothing sound. "Les douces vagues frappaient contre le côté du bateau, créant un son apaisant.soundnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareen retard d'un ou plusieurs toursBeing one or more complete laps behind the leader in a race."He had to pass the lapped cars on the racetrack."Il a dû dépasser les voitures en retard d'un ou plusieurs tours sur le circuit.sportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading