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/ʃiːld/

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noun

Bouclier, défense, protection

Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

Examples :

"The strong, metal shield protected the knight from the enemy's attacks. "

Le solide bouclier en métal protégeait le chevalier des attaques ennemies.

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noun

Forme de bouclier

A shape like that of a shield; usually, an inverted triangle with sides that curve inward to form a pointed bottom, commonly used for police identifications and company logos.

Examples :

"The police officer wore a special vest with a reflective shield on the front, clearly identifying her as a member of the force. "

L'agent de police portait un gilet spécial avec une forme de bouclier réfléchissante sur le devant, l'identifiant clairement comme membre de la force.

police mark heraldry

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noun

Bouclier

A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock.

Examples :

"The hikers were protected by the vast shield of ancient rock, which rose high above the valley. "

Les randonneurs étaient protégés par le vaste bouclier de roche ancienne, qui s'élevait au-dessus de la vallée.

geology geography

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noun

Toilette, lieux d'aisances

A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.

Examples :

"The old farmhouse had a small shield out back for guests to use. "

La vieille ferme avait des toilettes à l'arrière pour les invités.

place utility architecture

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noun

Pare-chocs

Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision

Examples :

"The car's front and rear shields helped to protect the passengers during the accident. "

Les pare-chocs avant et arrière de la voiture ont contribué à protéger les passagers pendant l'accident.

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verb

Protéger, défendre

To protect, to defend.

Examples :

"The mother shielded her child from the angry dog. "

La mère a protégé son enfant du chien en colère.

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verb

Protéger, défendre

To protect from the influence of

Examples :

"The teacher shielded her students from the distracting noise outside the classroom. "

La professeure a protégé ses élèves du bruit distrayant à l'extérieur de la salle de classe.

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