noun🔗ShareJeuxActivity for amusement only, especially among the young."Children learn through play."Les enfants apprennent par le jeu.entertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJeu, gambadesSimilar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills."This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills."Ce genre de jeu aide les jeunes lionceaux à développer leurs compétences de chasse.animalbiologynatureactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéroulement du jeuThe conduct, or course, of a game."The referee carefully reviews the instant replay to analyze the plays of the football game. "L'arbitre examine attentivement la rediffusion instantanée pour analyser le déroulement du jeu de football.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareActions, jeuAn individual's performance in a sport or game."His play has improved a lot this season."Son jeu s'est beaucoup amélioré cette saison.sportgameentertainmentachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareActions de jeuA short sequence of action within a game."That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward."C'était une excellente action de jeu de l'attaquant des Mudchester Rovers.gamesportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoups(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.""After careful consideration, Maria made three plays that improved her position in the chess game." "Après mûre réflexion, Maria a fait trois coups qui ont amélioré sa position aux échecs.gameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePièces de théâtreA literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue."The school's drama club is rehearsing their new play about friendship. "Le club de théâtre de l'école répète sa nouvelle pièce sur l'amitié.literatureentertainmentartcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePièces de théâtre, représentationsA theatrical performance featuring actors."We saw a two-act play in the theatre."Nous avons vu une pièce en deux actes au théâtre.entertainmentartcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareActions, opérationsA major move by a business or investor."ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets."ABC Widgets fait une opération sur le marché du vélo avec son offre de rachat d'Acme Sprockets.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGisement, accumulationA geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources."The oil company is exploring the new plays in the Gulf of Mexico. "La compagnie pétrolière explore les nouveaux gisements dans le golfe du Mexique.geologypropertyfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJeu, débattementThe extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely."No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it."Pas étonnant que la courroie du ventilateur glisse : il y a trop de jeu.technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareActivité sexuelle, jeux érotiquesSexual activity or sexual role-playing."The couple's therapist suggested incorporating new plays into their intimate life to rekindle their passion. "Le thérapeute du couple a suggéré d'incorporer de nouveaux jeux érotiques dans leur vie intime pour raviver leur passion.sexentertainmentactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLectureAn instance of watching or listening to digital media.""The streaming service keeps a record of your recent plays, so you can easily find the videos you were watching." "Le service de streaming conserve un enregistrement de vos lectures récentes, ce qui vous permet de retrouver facilement les vidéos que vous regardiez.mediaentertainmenttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBouton de lectureA button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.""The student carefully selected his song and pressed the plays on the music app." "L'étudiant a soigneusement sélectionné sa chanson et a appuyé sur le bouton de lecture de l'application musicale.mediaelectronicsdevicetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCombats(now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting."The children's sword plays in the backyard often ended with someone pretending to be defeated. "Les combats à l'épée des enfants dans le jardin se terminaient souvent par quelqu'un faisant semblant d'être vaincu.militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJouer, s'amuserTo act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment."They played long and hard."Ils ont joué longtemps et avec acharnement.entertainmentactiongamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJouerTo perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game)."He plays on three teams"Il joue dans trois équipes.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire l'amour, s'amuserTo take part in amorous activity; to make love."The couple often played in the park late at night. "Le couple faisait souvent l'amour dans le parc tard dans la nuit.sexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJoue, incarneTo act as the indicated role, especially in a performance."She plays the role of Juliet in the school play. "Elle joue le rôle de Juliette dans la pièce de théâtre de l'école.entertainmentcultureartstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJouer(heading) To produce music or theatre."The school band plays music at every football game. "L'harmonie de l'école joue de la musique à chaque match de football.musicentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe comporter(heading) To behave in a particular way."My brother plays the role of the peacemaker in our family. "Mon frère se comporte comme le pacificateur dans notre famille.characterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJouer, fonctionnerTo move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate."He played the torch beam around the room."Il a fait jouer le faisceau de la torche dans la pièce.actionmachinetechnologyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe déplacer d'avant en arrièreTo move to and fro."The light from the streetlamp plays across the curtains as the cars drive by. "La lumière du lampadaire se déplace d'avant en arrière sur les rideaux au passage des voitures.actionsportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJoue, exécuterTo put in action or motion."to play a trump in a card game"jouer un atout dans un jeu de cartesactionentertainmentsportgamestageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJouer avecTo keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it."The fisherman patiently played the hooked trout, reeling it in slowly to avoid breaking the line. "Le pêcheur a patiemment joué avec la truite accrochée, la ramenant lentement pour éviter de casser la ligne.fishsportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareManipuler, duperTo manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone."You played me!"Tu m'as dupé !moralbusinesscharactercommunicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
