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plays

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noun

Jeux

Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

Examples :

"Children learn through play."

Les enfants apprennent par le jeu.

entertainment game

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Jeu, gambades

Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.

Examples :

"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.

animal biology nature action environment

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noun

Déroulement du jeu

The conduct, or course, of a game.

Examples :

"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.

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Actions, jeu

An individual's performance in a sport or game.

Examples :

"His play has improved a lot this season."

Son jeu s'est beaucoup amélioré cette saison.

sport game entertainment achievement

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noun

Actions de jeu

A short sequence of action within a game.

Examples :

"That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward."

C'était une excellente action de jeu de l'attaquant des Mudchester Rovers.

game sport entertainment action

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Coups

(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.

Examples :

""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.

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Pièces de théâtre

A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

Examples :

"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.

literature entertainment art culture

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Pièces de théâtre, représentations

A theatrical performance featuring actors.

Examples :

"We saw a two-act play in the theatre."

Nous avons vu une pièce en deux actes au théâtre.

entertainment art culture

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Actions, opérations

A major move by a business or investor.

Examples :

"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.

business finance economy

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Gisement, accumulation

A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.

Examples :

"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.

geology property fuel

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Jeu, débattement

The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.

Examples :

"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.

technical machine part

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Activité sexuelle, jeux érotiques

Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

Examples :

"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.

sex entertainment action human

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noun

Lecture

An instance of watching or listening to digital media.

Examples :

""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.

media entertainment technology

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Bouton de lecture

A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.

Examples :

""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.

media electronics device technology

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noun

Combats

(now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.

Examples :

"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.

military war action

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verb

Jouer, s'amuser

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

Examples :

"They played long and hard."

Ils ont joué longtemps et avec acharnement.

entertainment action game sport

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verb

Jouer

To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

Examples :

"He plays on three teams"

Il joue dans trois équipes.

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Faire l'amour, s'amuser

To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Examples :

"The couple often played in the park late at night. "

Le couple faisait souvent l'amour dans le parc tard dans la nuit.

sex action human

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Joue, incarne

To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

Examples :

"She plays the role of Juliet in the school play. "

Elle joue le rôle de Juliette dans la pièce de théâtre de l'école.

entertainment culture art stage

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verb

Jouer

(heading) To produce music or theatre.

Examples :

"The school band plays music at every football game. "

L'harmonie de l'école joue de la musique à chaque match de football.

music entertainment culture

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verb

Se comporter

(heading) To behave in a particular way.

Examples :

"My brother plays the role of the peacemaker in our family. "

Mon frère se comporte comme le pacificateur dans notre famille.

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verb

Jouer, fonctionner

To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

Examples :

"He played the torch beam around the room."

Il a fait jouer le faisceau de la torche dans la pièce.

action machine technology function

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verb

Se déplacer d'avant en arrière

To move to and fro.

Examples :

"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.

action sport entertainment

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verb

Joue, exécuter

To put in action or motion.

Examples :

"to play a trump in a card game"

jouer un atout dans un jeu de cartes

action entertainment sport game stage

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verb

Jouer avec

To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

Examples :

"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.

fish sport nautical

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verb

Manipuler, duper

To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

Examples :

"You played me!"

Tu m'as dupé !

moral business character communication attitude