noun🔗ShareMicrophone, capteurAn electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player."The guitarist replaced the old pickup on his electric guitar, hoping for a clearer sound. "Le guitariste a remplacé le vieux microphone de sa guitare électrique, espérant un son plus clair.electronicsmusicsounddevicetechnologyelectricmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCamionnetteA pickup truck."My dad drove his old pickup truck to the hardware store. "Mon père a conduit sa vieille camionnette au magasin de bricolage.vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImprovisé, de fortune(usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players."At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey."À midi, nous avons fait une partie de hockey improvisée.sportgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrague, tentative de séductionAn instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. See also pick-up line, pick-up joint, pickup artist."He had a confident pickup with a girl he saw at the library, hoping to get her phone number. "Il a fait une drague confiante à une fille qu'il a vue à la bibliothèque, espérant obtenir son numéro de téléphone.communicationentertainmenthumansexsocietystyleattitudeactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProie, conquêteA person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex."The new student's friendly pickup lines at the school dance were very effective. "Les phrases d'approche amicales du nouvel élève lors de la soirée de l'école ont été très efficaces.sexpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRamassage, reprise de balleIn various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground."The batter's quick pickup of the ball allowed him to throw out the runner at first base. "La reprise rapide de la balle par le frappeur lui a permis de sortir le coureur en première base.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn objet pouvant être ramassé par le joueur, conférant un avantage ou un effet ; un bonusAn item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up."The game character found a pickup that increased its health points. "Le personnage du jeu a trouvé un bonus qui a augmenté ses points de vie.itemgametechnologycomputingelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrise, conquêteThe act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. See also gain"The returns from the election show Apple Party candidate Jane Doe has made a pickup in the district of City West defeating Orange Party Incumbent Joe Smith"Les résultats de l'élection montrent que la candidate du Parti Apple, Jane Doe, a réalisé une prise dans le district de City West, battant le sortant du Parti Orange, Joe Smith.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDécrocher le téléphoneThe act of answering a telephone."My mom's pickup of the phone was quick; she answered immediately. "Ma mère a décroché le téléphone rapidement ; elle a répondu immédiatement.communicationtechnologydeviceelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReprise, ajoutA relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage."The director needed a pickup shot of the teacher smiling at the class to show the positive atmosphere. "Le réalisateur avait besoin d'une reprise de la professeure souriant à la classe pour montrer l'ambiance positive.mediaentertainmenttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRamassage, collecteThe act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle."The school bus's pickup is at 8:00 a.m. "La collecte du bus scolaire est à 8h00.vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading