noun🔗SharePiocheA tool used for digging; a pickaxe."The construction worker used the pick to break up the hard concrete. "L'ouvrier du bâtiment a utilisé la pioche pour casser le béton dur.utensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrochetageA tool for unlocking a lock without the original key; a lock pick, picklock."The locksmith used a special pick to open the locked safe. "Le serrurier a utilisé un outil de crochetage spécial pour ouvrir le coffre-fort verrouillé.devicepoliceitempropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePeigneA comb with long widely spaced teeth, for use with tightly curled hair."My grandmother used her special pick to style her tight curls. "Ma grand-mère utilisait son peigne spécial pour coiffer ses boucles serrées.styleutensilappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChoixA choice; ability to choose."The student's pick for the project was the most interesting topic. "Le choix de l'étudiant pour le projet était le sujet le plus intéressant.abilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChoix, le meilleurThat which would be picked or chosen first; the best."The pick for the student council president was clearly Emily. "Le choix pour le président du conseil étudiant était clairement Emily.qualityvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChoix, sélectionA screen."The classroom had a large, white pick on the wall for displaying student artwork. "La salle de classe avait un grand choix blanc sur le mur pour afficher les œuvres des élèves.electronicsdevicetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉcran, blocAn offensive tactic in which a player stands so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate."The basketball player used a clever pick to get open for the shot. "Le joueur de basket a utilisé un écran intelligent pour se libérer et tirer.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInterceptionAn interception."The quarterback's pick led to a touchdown for the opposing team. "L'interception du quarterback a mené à un touchdown pour l'équipe adverse.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArrêt, priseA good defensive play by an infielder."The shortstop made a great pick, diving to catch the grounder and stopping the runner from advancing. "L'arrêt du joueur d'arrêt-court était excellent, il a plongé pour attraper le ballon au sol et a empêché le coureur d'avancer.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetraitA pickoff."The pitcher's pickoff play was successful, preventing the runner from advancing. "Le retrait du lanceur a réussi, empêchant le coureur d'avancer.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMédiatorA tool used for strumming the strings of a guitar; a plectrum."The guitarist used a plastic pick to play the song. "Le guitariste a utilisé un médiator en plastique pour jouer la chanson.musicutensilentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePicA pointed hammer used for dressing millstones."The stonemason carefully used the pick to shape the millstone. "Le tailleur de pierre a utilisé avec soin le pic pour façonner la meule.utensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePointe, picA pike or spike; the sharp point fixed in the center of a buckler."The knight carefully adjusted the pick on his buckler, ensuring the sharp point was securely in place. "Le chevalier ajusta soigneusement la pointe sur son bouclier, s'assurant que la pointe acérée était solidement en place.weaponmilitaryitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfaut, bavureA particle of ink or paper embedded in the hollow of a letter, filling up its face, and causing a spot on a printed sheet."The printer produced a letter with a noticeable pick in the "O" of "October". "L'imprimante a produit une lettre avec une bavure notable dans le "O" d'"Octobre".technicalwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetoucheThat which is picked in, as with a pointed pencil, to correct an unevenness in a picture."The art student used a tiny pick to correct the uneven line in her drawing. "L'étudiante en art a utilisé une petite retouche pour corriger la ligne irrégulière de son dessin.artmarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe coup qui entraîne la navetteThe blow that drives the shuttle, used in calculating the speed of a loom (in picks per minute); hence, in describing the fineness of a fabric, a weft thread."so many picks to an inch"tant de coups au poucematerialtechnologyindustrymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCueillir, ramasserTo grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails."The student carefully picked up the pencil from the floor. "L'étudiant a soigneusement ramassé le crayon par terre.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCueillir, récolterTo harvest a fruit or vegetable for consumption by removing it from the plant to which it is attached; to harvest an entire plant by removing it from the ground."The farmer picked the ripe tomatoes from the vine. "Le fermier a cueilli les tomates mûres de la vigne.fruitvegetableplantagriculturefoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCueillir, arracherTo pull apart or away, especially with the fingers; to pluck."She picked flowers in the meadow."Elle a cueilli des fleurs dans la prairie.actionplantfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChoisir, ramasserTo take up; especially, to gather from here and there; to collect; to bring together."to pick rags"Ramasser des chiffonsactionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChoisir, cueillir, ramasserTo remove something from somewhere with a pointed instrument, with the fingers, or with the teeth."to pick the teeth; to pick a bone; to pick a goose; to pick a pocket"se curer les dents ; ronger un os ; plumer une oie ; faire les pochesactionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChoisir, sélectionnerTo decide upon, from a set of options; to select."I had to pick a shirt from the laundry basket to wear to school today. "J'ai dû choisir une chemise dans le panier à linge pour la porter à l'école aujourd'hui.actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChercher, provoquerTo seek (a fight or quarrel) where the opportunity arises."The two brothers often picked fights over who got to use the computer first. "Les deux frères cherchaient souvent la bagarre pour savoir qui utiliserait l'ordinateur en premier.attitudeactioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIdentifier le type de balleTo recognise the type of ball being bowled by a bowler by studying the position of the hand and arm as the ball is released."The batter picked the fastball, recognizing the bowler's hand position as the ball left his grip. "Le batteur a identifié la balle rapide, reconnaissant la position de la main du lanceur lorsque la balle a quitté sa prise.sporttechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePincer, gratterTo pluck the individual strings of a musical instrument or to play such an instrument."He picked a tune on his banjo."Il a gratté un air sur son banjo.musicentertainmentsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCrocheterTo open (a lock) with a wire, lock pick, etc."The locksmith used a lock pick to open the safe. "Le serrurier a utilisé un crochet pour crocheter le coffre-fort.policeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGrignoter, picorerTo eat slowly, sparingly, or by morsels; to nibble."The little boy picked at his dinner, only eating small bites. "Le petit garçon grignotait son dîner, ne mangeant que de petites bouchées.foodactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChoisir, sélectionner, trierTo do anything fastidiously or carefully, or by attending to small things; to select something with care."I gingerly picked my way between the thorny shrubs."J'ai choisi avec précaution mon chemin entre les arbustes épineux.actionqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVoler, déroberTo steal; to pilfer."The student was accused of picking pockets in the crowded cafeteria. "L'étudiant a été accusé de voler des poches dans la cafétéria bondée.propertyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLancer, jeterTo throw; to pitch."The pitcher picked the ball and threw it to home plate. "Le lanceur a ramassé la balle et l'a lancée vers le marbre.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePicorer, piquerTo peck at, as a bird with its beak; to strike at with anything pointed; to act upon with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to prick, as with a pin."The bird picked at the crumbs on the floor. "L'oiseau picorait les miettes sur le sol.actionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePercer, ouvrirTo separate or open by means of a sharp point or points."to pick matted wool, cotton, oakum, etc."Percer de la laine feutrée, du coton, de l'étoupe, etc.actionutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChoisir, sélectionnerTo screen."The teacher picked the best student answers for the presentation. "Le professeur a choisi les meilleures réponses des élèves pour la présentation.jobworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
