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sky

/skaɪ/

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noun

Ciel

The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the ground during the day.

Examples :

"That year, a meteor fell from the sky."

Cette année-là, une météorite est tombée du ciel.

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noun

Ciel

The part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its condition, climate etc.

Examples :

"I lay back under a warm Texas sky."

Je me suis allongé sous un ciel texan chaud.

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noun

Ciel

Examples :

"This mortal has incurred the wrath of the skies."

Ce mortel a encouru la colère des cieux.

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noun

Ciel

(theoretical physics) The set of all lightlike lines (or directions) passing through a given point in space-time.

Examples :

"The sky, in this theoretical physics context, encompasses all the possible paths light could take from my current location in spacetime. "

Le ciel, dans ce contexte de physique théorique, englobe tous les chemins possibles que la lumière pourrait emprunter depuis ma position actuelle dans l'espace-temps.

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noun

Rangée supérieure

In an art gallery, the upper rows of pictures that cannot easily be seen.

Examples :

"The sky of the art gallery's display was filled with small, delicate watercolors, but they were too high up to see them clearly. "

La rangée supérieure de l'exposition de la galerie d'art était remplie de petites aquarelles délicates, mais elles étaient trop hautes pour les voir clairement.

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noun

Nuage

Examples :

"The sky was full of fluffy white clouds today. "

Le ciel était rempli de nuages blancs et duveteux aujourd'hui.

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verb

Envoyer très haut

To hit, kick or throw (a ball) extremely high.

Examples :

"The baseball player skyed the ball over the fence. "

Le joueur de baseball a envoyé la balle très haut par-dessus la clôture.

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verb

Franchir largement

To clear (a hurdle, high jump bar, etc.) by a large margin.

Examples :

"The athlete skyed the bar in the high jump competition, easily clearing it by a large distance. "

L'athlète a franchi la barre lors de la compétition de saut en hauteur, la dépassant facilement d'une grande distance.

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verb

Placer en hauteur

To hang (a picture on exhibition) near the top of a wall, where it cannot be well seen.

Examples :

"The art teacher skyed the student's painting near the ceiling, hoping it would be noticed. "

Le professeur d'art a placé la peinture de l'élève en hauteur près du plafond, espérant qu'elle serait remarquée.

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verb

Boire à la bouteille

To drink something from a container without one's lips touching the container.

Examples :

"The child skyed the juice from the carton, avoiding any direct contact with the cardboard. "

L'enfant a bu le jus à la bouteille du carton, évitant tout contact direct avec le carton.

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Bleu ciel

A vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.

Examples :

"The bright sky painted the classroom a cheerful light blue. "

Le bleu ciel vif peignait la salle de classe d'un bleu clair joyeux.

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