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loom

/luːm/ /lum/

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noun

Outil, ustensile

A utensil; tool; a weapon; (usually in compound) an article in general.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a special loom for measuring the wood. "

Le charpentier a utilisé un outil spécial pour mesurer le bois.

utensil weapon item

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noun

Métier à tisser

A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.

Examples :

"The weaver used the large loom to create a beautiful tapestry for the school's art exhibit. "

Le tisserand a utilisé le grand métier à tisser pour créer une belle tapisserie pour l'exposition d'art de l'école.

machine technology utensil industry material

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noun

Le manche, la tige

The part of an oar which is between the grip or handle and the blade, the shaft.

Examples :

"The rower carefully inspected the loom of his oar before the race, checking for any cracks. "

L'avironneur a soigneusement inspecté le manche de sa rame avant la course, vérifiant l'absence de fissures.

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noun

Plongeon

Loon (bird of order Gaviiformes)

Examples :

"The loon's cry echoed across the lake near the school grounds. "

Le cri du plongeon résonnait sur le lac près du terrain de l'école.

bird animal nature

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noun

Apparence floue, silhouette

A distorted appearance of something as seen indistinctly or from afar.

Examples :

"From the back of the classroom, the teacher's figure loomed as a blurry shape. "

Du fond de la salle de classe, la silhouette du professeur se dessinait comme une forme floue.

appearance phenomena

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verb

Se profiler, apparaître vaguement

To appear indistinctly, eg. when seen on the horizon or through the murk.

Examples :

"The clouds loomed over the mountains."

Les nuages se profilaient au-dessus des montagnes.

appearance weather

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verb

Se profiler, menacer

To appear in an exaggerated or threatening form; to be imminent.

Examples :

"Trouble loomed over Sarah's head as the deadline for the project approached. "

Les ennuis se profilaient pour Sarah à l'approche de l'échéance du projet.

appearance future event situation

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verb

Se profiler, apparaître

To rise and to be eminent; to be elevated or ennobled, in a moral sense.

Examples :

"As the young doctor dedicated herself to serving the poorest communities, her reputation for compassion and selflessness began to loom, inspiring hope and respect throughout the region. "

Alors que la jeune médecin se consacrait à servir les communautés les plus pauvres, sa réputation de compassion et d'altruisme a commencé à se profiler, inspirant espoir et respect dans toute la région.

moral character being philosophy