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measure

/ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/

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noun

Mesure

A prescribed quantity or extent.

Examples :

"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

La recette exige une mesure précise de bicarbonate de soude.

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noun

Mesure

The act or result of measuring.

Examples :

"The measure of the table's length was 60 centimeters. "

La mesure de la longueur de la table était de 60 centimètres.

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noun

Rythme, mesure

Metrical rhythm.

Examples :

"The poem's intricate measure made it a challenging piece to memorize. "

La mesure complexe du poème en faisait une pièce difficile à mémoriser.

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noun

Mesure, disposition

A course of action.

Examples :

"The school's new measure to improve student behavior is focusing on positive reinforcement. "

La nouvelle mesure de l'école pour améliorer le comportement des élèves se concentre sur le renforcement positif.

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verb

Mesurer, évaluer

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

Examples :

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

Nous avons mesuré la température avec un thermomètre. Vous devriez mesurer l'angle avec un niveau à bulle.

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verb

Mesurer, faire

To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)

Examples :

"The window measured two square feet."

La fenêtre mesurait deux pieds carrés.

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verb

Mesurer, évaluer

To estimate the unit size of something.

Examples :

"I measure that at 10 centimetres."

Je mesure cela à 10 centimètres.

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verb

Juger, évaluer

To judge, value, or appraise.

Examples :

"The teacher measured the student's understanding of fractions by asking challenging questions. "

Le professeur a évalué la compréhension des fractions par les élèves en posant des questions difficiles.

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verb

Mesurer, jauger

To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.

Examples :

"The teacher measured the ingredients in even teaspoons for the baking project. "

Le professeur a mesuré les ingrédients en cuillères à café rases pour le projet de pâtisserie.

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verb

Traverser, parcourir

To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.

Examples :

"The hiker measured the mountain path, carefully following the trail markers. "

Le randonneur a parcouru le sentier de montagne, suivant attentivement les balises.

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verb

Mesurer, évaluer

To adjust by a rule or standard.

Examples :

"The teacher measured the students' progress by their scores on the last test. "

Le professeur a évalué les progrès des élèves grâce à leurs notes au dernier test.

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verb

Mesurer, doser

To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.

Examples :

"The teacher measured out the crayons, giving each student a small, equal amount. "

Le professeur a mesuré les crayons, donnant à chaque élève une petite quantité égale.

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