noun🔗ShareBassin, mareA small and rather deep collection of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream; a reservoir for water."the pools of Solomon"les bassins de SalomonnatureenvironmentgeographygeologyplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlaque, mareA small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle."After the rain, a pool of water formed on the schoolyard pavement. "Après la pluie, une flaque d'eau s'est formée sur le pavé de la cour de l'école.natureenvironmentgeographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéserve, ensembleA supply of resources."There is a limited pool of candidates from which to choose the new manager."Il existe un ensemble limité de candidats parmi lesquels choisir le nouveau directeur.businesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnsemble, réserve(by extension) A set of resources that are kept ready to use."The company's pool of experienced software engineers is ready to tackle any new project. "L'ensemble d'ingénieurs logiciels expérimentés de l'entreprise est prêt à s'attaquer à tout nouveau projet.businessasseteconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlaqueA small amount of liquid on a surface."a pool of blood"Une flaque de sang.natureamountessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLueur, refletA localized glow of light."The flashlight beam created a pool of light on the floor. "Le faisceau de la lampe de poche a créé une lueur de lumière sur le sol.appearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'accumuler, s'amasser(of a liquid) To form a pool."The rain pooled on the schoolyard after the storm. "La pluie s'est accumulée dans la cour de l'école après la tempête.natureweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePiscineA pool of water used for swimming, usually one which has been artificially constructed."The school's outdoor pool was filled with children enjoying a summer day. "La piscine extérieure de l'école était remplie d'enfants profitant d'une journée d'été.placesportbuildingutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJeu de billard(game) A game at billiards, in which each of the players stakes a certain sum, the winner taking the whole; also, in public billiard rooms, a game in which the loser pays the entrance fee for all who engage in the game."The students played a pool game after school, with each person putting in a dollar. "Les élèves ont joué à un jeu de billard après l'école, chacun mettant un dollar.gameentertainmentsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBillard américainA cue sport played on a pool table. There are 15 balls, 7 of one colour, 7 of another, and the black ball (also called the 8 ball). A player must pocket all their own colour balls and then the black ball in order to win."My uncle enjoys playing pool in his spare time. "Mon oncle aime jouer au billard américain pendant son temps libre.sportgameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConcours de tir où chaque concurrent paie une certaine somme pour chaque coup, le produit net étant divisé entre les gagnantsIn rifle shooting, a contest in which each competitor pays a certain sum for every shot he makes, the net proceeds being divided among the winners."The rifle shooting pool attracted many participants, each paying a small fee for each shot. "Le concours de tir a attiré de nombreux participants, chacun payant une petite somme pour chaque coup.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMise en commun, cagnotteAny gambling or commercial venture in which several persons join."The boys formed a pool to buy a birthday present for their teacher. "Les garçons ont mis en commun de l'argent pour acheter un cadeau d'anniversaire à leur professeur.businessfinanceeconomygamebetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe pot, la cagnotteThe stake played for in certain games of cards, billiards, etc.; an aggregated stake to which each player has contributed a share; also, the receptacle for the stakes."The pool of money for the class trip was $500, with each student contributing $50. "La cagnotte pour le voyage scolaire était de 500 $, chaque élève ayant contribué 50 $.gamebusinessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePool, cartelA combination of persons contributing money to be used for the purpose of increasing or depressing the market price of stocks, grain, or other commodities; also, the aggregate of the sums so contributed."He put $10,000 into the pool."Il a mis 10 000 dollars dans le pool.businessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn ensemble de joueursA set of players in quadrille etc."The quadrille pool included students from different classes. "L'ensemble des joueurs de quadrille comprenait des étudiants de différentes classes.gamegroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePool, ententeA mutual arrangement between competing lines, by which the receipts of all are aggregated, and then distributed pro rata according to agreement."The school's athletic fund has a pool, where money from all the sports teams is combined and then shared equally among them for equipment. "Le fonds sportif de l'école a un pool, où l'argent de toutes les équipes sportives est combiné, puis partagé également entre elles pour l'équipement.businesseconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMise en commun, fonds communAn aggregation of properties or rights, belonging to different people in a community, in a common fund, to be charged with common liabilities."The homeowners' association pool funds the upkeep of the community park. "Le fonds commun de l'association des propriétaires finance l'entretien du parc communautaire.propertyfinancebusinesseconomylawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre en commun, mutualiserTo put together; contribute to a common fund, on the basis of a mutual division of profits or losses; to make a common interest of."We must pool our resources."Nous devons mettre nos ressources en commun.businessfinanceeconomyorganizationgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre en commun, regrouperTo combine or contribute with others, as for a commercial, speculative, or gambling transaction."The students pooled their savings to buy a class gift for their teacher. "Les élèves ont mis leurs économies en commun pour acheter un cadeau de classe à leur professeur.businessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading