verb🔗ShareDonner des côtes à, munir de côtesTo shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs."The architect is ribbing the dome with steel supports to make it stronger. "L'architecte donne des côtes au dôme avec des supports en acier pour le renforcer.structurematerialpartarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTaquiner, plaisanterTo tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way."He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."On le taquine toujours à cause de ses chemises extravagantes.communicationlanguageentertainmentactioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfermer, entourerTo enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in."The workers were ribbing the foundation with steel bars to reinforce it before pouring the concrete. "Les ouvriers entouraient la fondation de barres d'acier pour la renforcer avant de couler le béton.architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLaisser des bandes de terre non labouréeTo leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land)."The farmer was careful when ribbing the field, leaving strips of soil to help prevent erosion after the heavy rains. "L'agriculteur a fait attention en laissant des bandes de terre non labourée dans le champ, afin d'aider à prévenir l'érosion après les fortes pluies.agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTaquineries, moqueriesThe action of the verb to rib."The friendly ribbing between teammates helped them stay motivated during the tough practice. "Les taquineries amicales entre coéquipiers les ont aidés à rester motivés pendant l'entraînement difficile.communicationentertainmentactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNervure, nervuresA rib, or the collective ribs, on an object."The sweater had a thick ribbing around the collar and cuffs for extra warmth. "Le pull avait des nervures épaisses autour du col et des poignets pour plus de chaleur.partmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTaquinerie, chambrageAn instance of teasing.""After missing the easy question, Mark endured some playful ribbing from his friends." "Après avoir manqué la question facile, Mark a subi quelques taquineries amusantes de la part de ses amis.entertainmentcommunicationattitudehumanactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
