noun🔗SharePhoqueA pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal."The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled."Les phoques dans le port étaient plus beaux qu'ils ne sentaient.animalbiologyoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePhoqueA bearing representing a creature something like a walrus."The antique ship's model had a beautiful seal, depicting a small walrus. "Le modèle de navire antique avait un beau phoque, représentant un petit morse.animalheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChasser les phoquesTo hunt seals."The Inuit people traditionally seal for food and warmth. "Les Inuits chassent traditionnellement les phoques pour se nourrir et se réchauffer.animalactionsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceauA stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax."The lawyer used a special seal to mark the important contract. "L'avocat a utilisé un sceau spécial pour marquer le contrat important.stationerymaterialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceau, empreinteAn impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing."The lawyer carefully examined the seal on the envelope to ensure the letter was authentic. "L'avocat a examiné attentivement le sceau sur l'enveloppe pour s'assurer que la lettre était authentique.markstationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceau, cachetA design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role."The front of the podium bore the presidential seal."Le devant du podium portait le sceau présidentiel.governmentorganizationheraldrysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceauAnything that secures or authenticates."The teacher used a special seal to mark each student's completed homework assignment. "Le professeur a utilisé un sceau spécial pour marquer les devoirs complétés de chaque élève.businesslawgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceauSomething which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design."The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken."Le résultat a été déclaré invalide, car le sceau sur le compteur avait été brisé.itembusinesssignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConfirmation, approbationConfirmation or approval, or an indication of this."The teacher's signature is the seal of approval for the project. "La signature du professeur est l'approbation du projet.governmentbusinesslawachievementsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJoint, scellementSomething designed to prevent liquids or gases from leaking through a joint."The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced."Le bidon fuit. Je pense que le joint principal doit être remplacé.technicalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFermeture étanche, scellementA tight closure, secure against leakage."Close the lid tightly to get a good seal."Fermez bien le couvercle pour obtenir une bonne fermeture étanche.utilitytechnicaldevicemachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceauA chakra."The yoga instructor focused on opening her students' root seal chakra to ground them. "L'instructeur de yoga s'est concentré sur l'ouverture du chakra du sceau racine de ses élèves pour les ancrer.religionsoulphilosophybodymindenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScellerTo place a seal on (a document)."The teacher sealed the important exam papers with wax to prevent cheating. "Le professeur a scellé les copies d'examen importantes avec de la cire pour empêcher la tricherie.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, cacheterTo mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality."to seal silverware"Sceller l'argenterie.businesslawmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, fermer hermétiquementTo fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage."The teacher sealed the envelope containing the test papers so no one could cheat. "Le professeur a scellé l'enveloppe contenant les copies d'examen pour que personne ne puisse tricher.utilitypropertybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, bloquer l'accèsTo prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something)."The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found."La frontière a été scellée jusqu'à ce que les fugitifs soient retrouvés.policemilitarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, fermer hermétiquementTo close securely to prevent leakage."The plumber sealed the leaky faucet to stop the dripping water. "Le plombier a scellé le robinet qui fuyait pour arrêter l'eau qui goutte.utilitytechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, fermer hermétiquementTo place in a sealed container."The chef sealed the ingredients in airtight containers for storage. "Le chef a scellé les ingrédients dans des contenants hermétiques pour le stockage.utilityitembusinessfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScellerTo place a notation of one's next move in a sealed envelope to be opened after an adjournment."After thinking for half an hour, the champion sealed his move."Après avoir réfléchi pendant une demi-heure, le champion a scellé son coup.sportgamecommunicationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGarantir, assurerTo guarantee."The last-minute goal sealed United’s win."Le but de dernière minute a assuré la victoire de United.businesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, encastrerTo fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement or plaster, etc."The carpenter sealed the metal plate into the wall with mortar. "Le charpentier a scellé la plaque de métal dans le mur avec du mortier.buildingarchitecturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, cacheterTo close by means of a seal."to seal a drainpipe with water"Sceller un tuyau de drainage avec de l'eau.propertybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, entérinerTo confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife."The king sealed another woman as his second wife. "Le roi a scellé une autre femme comme sa seconde épouse.familyreligionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfermer, attacherTo tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls."The farmer sealed the cows in their stalls for the night. "L'agriculteur a enfermé les vaches dans leurs stalles pour la nuit.animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading