noun🔗SharePhoquesA 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.animalbiologyorganismnatureoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePhoquesA bearing representing a creature something like a walrus."The family crest prominently featured two seals, symbols of strength and resilience, flanking the shield. "Les armoiries familiales présentaient en évidence deux phoques, symboles de force et de résilience, encadrant le bouclier.heraldryanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChasser les phoquesTo hunt seals."During certain times of the year, the Inuit people seals for food and clothing. "À certaines périodes de l'année, les Inuits chassent les phoques pour se nourrir et s'habiller.animalsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceaux, cachetsA stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax."The king used his seals to close all official documents. "Le roi utilisait ses sceaux pour fermer tous les documents officiels.stationerymarkwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceauAn impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing."The important documents were marked with official seals to prove they were authentic. "Les documents importants étaient marqués de sceaux officiels pour prouver leur authenticité.stationerybusinesspropertymaterialmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceaux, cachetsA 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🔗ShareSceaux, cachetsAnything that secures or authenticates."The company's official letterhead and embossed seals authenticate the document as genuine. "L'en-tête officiel et les sceaux en relief de l'entreprise authentifient le document comme authentique.propertybusinessgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceauxSomething 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 les sceaux sur le compteur avaient été brisés.itemsignbusinesspropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConfirmation, approbationConfirmation or approval, or an indication of this."The official seals on the documents confirmed that the agreement was valid. "Les sceaux officiels sur les documents ont confirmé que l'accord était valide.signbusinesslawgovernmentChat 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.machinetechnicalpartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJoint, fermeture étancheA tight closure, secure against leakage."Close the lid tightly to get a good seal."Fermez bien le couvercle pour obtenir une bonne étanchéité.utilitytechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSceauxA chakra."The yoga instructor explained that balancing the seven seals is crucial for inner peace. "Le professeur de yoga a expliqué que l'équilibre des sept sceaux est crucial pour la paix intérieure.physiologysoulbodyreligionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScellerTo place a seal on (a document)."The notary public seals the document to make it official. "Le notaire scelle le document pour le rendre officiel.lawgovernmentbusinessChat 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.businesscommerceindustrymarklawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, fermer hermétiquementTo fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage."The evidence technician seals the envelope containing the fingerprints, ensuring it cannot be tampered with. "Le technicien en charge des preuves scelle l'enveloppe contenant les empreintes digitales, garantissant qu'elle ne puisse pas être falsifiée.propertybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, bouclerTo prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something)."The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found."La frontière a été bouclée jusqu'à ce que les fugitifs soient retrouvés.policegovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, fermer hermétiquementTo close securely to prevent leakage."The plumber sealed the leaky pipe to prevent any further water damage. "Le plombier a scellé le tuyau qui fuyait pour éviter d'autres dégâts des eaux.utilitytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, fermer hermétiquementTo place in a sealed container."She seals the leftovers in a plastic container to keep them fresh. "Elle scelle les restes dans un récipient en plastique pour les garder frais.utilityitemfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, consigner dans une enveloppe scelléeTo 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.lawsportgameChat 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, fixerTo fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement or plaster, etc."The construction worker seals the metal pipe into the concrete wall with a special sealant. "L'ouvrier scelle le tuyau métallique dans le mur de béton avec un produit d'étanchéité spécial.buildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSceller, cacheterTo close by means of a seal."to seal a drainpipe with water"Sceller un tuyau d'évacuation avec de l'eau.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConfirmer ou désigner comme seconde ou épouse supplémentaireTo confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife."In cultures where polygamy is practiced, a man might seal his relationship with a second wife through a formal ceremony. "Dans les cultures où la polygamie est pratiquée, un homme peut sceller sa relation avec une seconde épouse par une cérémonie formelle.religionfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfermer, rentrerTo tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls."The farmer seals the cows in their stalls each evening before going home. "Le fermier enferme les vaches dans leurs étables chaque soir avant de rentrer chez lui.animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading