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mold

/mɔʊld/ /moʊld/

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noun

Moule

A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.

Examples :

"The baker poured the batter into the cake mold before putting it in the oven. "

Le boulanger a versé la pâte dans le moule à gâteau avant de le mettre au four.

material substance industry

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noun

Moule, modèle

A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.

Examples :

"The baker poured the batter into the cake mold. "

Le boulanger a versé la pâte dans le moule à gâteau.

material structure art

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noun

Moule

Something that is made in or shaped on a mold.

Examples :

"The baker used a special heart-shaped mold to make the Valentine's Day cookies. "

Le boulanger a utilisé un moule spécial en forme de cœur pour faire les biscuits de la Saint-Valentin.

material structure art

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noun

Moule, forme

The shape or pattern of a mold.

Examples :

"The cookie dough was pressed into the mold of a star. "

La pâte à biscuits a été pressée dans le moule en forme d'étoile.

structure material appearance

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noun

Forme, moule

General shape or form.

Examples :

"the oval mold of her face"

La forme ovale de son visage.

appearance style type structure thing

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noun

Moule, type

Distinctive character or type.

Examples :

"a leader in the mold of her predecessors"

Un leader dans le type de ses prédécesseurs.

character type quality

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noun

Moule, modèle

A fixed or restrictive pattern or form.

Examples :

"His method of scientific investigation broke the mold and led to a new discovery."

Sa méthode d'investigation scientifique a brisé le moule et a mené à une nouvelle découverte.

style type character way

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noun

Moulures

A group of moldings.

Examples :

"the arch mold of a porch or doorway; the pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts"

les moulures en arc d'un porche ou d'une porte ; les moulures de pilier d'un pilier gothique, c'est-à-dire l'ensemble du profil, de la section ou de la combinaison de parties

architecture building

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noun

Fontanelle

Examples :

"The doctor gently examined the baby's head, feeling the soft spot, or mold, on top. "

Le médecin a examiné doucement la tête du bébé, sentant la fontanelle, ou fontanelle, sur le dessus.

medicine anatomy body

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verb

Mouler, façonner

To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.

Examples :

"The sculptor molded the clay into a beautiful swan. "

Le sculpteur a façonné l'argile en un magnifique cygne.

material action style process art

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verb

Façonner, influencer

To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence

Examples :

"My coach works hard to mold me into a better athlete. "

Mon entraîneur travaille dur pour me façonner en un meilleur athlète.

education character mind

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verb

Mouler, façonner

To fit closely by following the contours of.

Examples :

"The clay was still wet, so I could easily mold it to the shape of my hand. "

L'argile était encore humide, donc je pouvais facilement la mouler à la forme de ma main.

appearance style

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verb

Mouler

To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.

Examples :

"The artist will mold the clay into the shape of a small bird before firing it in the kiln. "

L'artiste va mouler l'argile en forme d'un petit oiseau avant de le cuire au four.

material process technical

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verb

Moulurer, façonner

To ornament with moldings.

Examples :

"The carpenter will mold the doorframe with decorative trim to give it an elegant look. "

Le menuisier va moulurer le cadre de la porte avec des moulures décoratives pour lui donner un aspect élégant.

art architecture

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verb

Moule, façonner

To be shaped in or as if in a mold.

Examples :

"These shoes gradually molded to my feet."

Ces chaussures se sont progressivement moulées à mes pieds.

material process style art

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noun

Moisissure

A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.

Examples :

"The old bread in the back of the pantry had patches of green mold. "

Le vieux pain au fond du garde-manger avait des taches de moisissure verte.

organism environment substance biology plant microorganism

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verb

Faire moisir, moisir

To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.

Examples :

"Leaving the wet towel in the dark bathroom will mold it. "

Laisser la serviette mouillée dans la salle de bain sombre la fera moisir.

environment biology microorganism plant condition

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verb

Moisir, se couvrir de moisissure

To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.

Examples :

"The old bread in the bag began to mold after a week. "

Le vieux pain dans le sac a commencé à moisir au bout d'une semaine.

organism environment biology microorganism

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noun

Terreau, terre végétale

Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully sifted the mold to remove any stones before planting the delicate seedlings. "

Le jardinier a soigneusement tamisé le terreau pour enlever les pierres avant de planter les jeunes plants délicats.

agriculture geology environment nature

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Terre, sol

(chiefly plural) Earth, ground.

Examples :

"The farmer tilled the molds, preparing the field for planting seeds. "

Le fermier a labouré la terre, préparant le champ pour planter les graines.

environment geology

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verb

Mouler, moisir

To cover with mold or soil.

Examples :

"The gardener will mold soil around the base of the new rose bushes to protect their roots. "

Le jardinier va mouler de la terre autour de la base des nouveaux rosiers pour protéger leurs racines.

agriculture environment plant