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sleeves

/sliːvz/

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noun

Manches

The part of a garment that covers the arm.

Examples :

"Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to a bit more descriptive: * She rolled up her sleeves to wash the dishes. * The girl's shirt has long sleeves. * He pushed the sleeves of his sweater up to his elbows. "

Voici quelques options, classées de la plus simple à la plus descriptive : * Elle a retroussé ses manches pour faire la vaisselle. * La chemise de la fille a des manches longues. * Il a remonté les manches de son pull jusqu'aux coudes.

appearance wear part

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noun

Manchon, gaine

A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery etc.

Examples :

"The mechanic installed protective sleeves around the hydraulic hoses on the machine to prevent them from bursting. "

Le mécanicien a installé des manchons protecteurs autour des tuyaux hydrauliques de la machine pour les empêcher d'éclater.

machine part item

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noun

Pochette, étui

A protective jacket or case, especially for a record, containing art and information about the contents; also the analogous leaflet found in a packaged CD.

Examples :

"The record player manual included a detailed sleeves that described how to care for the vinyl albums. "

Le manuel du tourne-disque comprenait une pochette détaillée qui décrivait comment entretenir les albums vinyles.

art media music item

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noun

Tatouage recouvrant tout le bras

A tattoo covering the whole arm.

Examples :

"Maria's sleeves are colorful and tell a story about her life. "

Les tatouages de Maria recouvrant tout le bras sont colorés et racontent une histoire sur sa vie.

appearance style body art

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noun

Bras de mer, chenal

A narrow channel of water.

Examples :

"The fishing boat navigated the narrow sleeves between the small islands, searching for a good spot to cast its nets. "

Le bateau de pêche a navigué dans les étroits bras de mer entre les petites îles, à la recherche d'un bon endroit pour jeter ses filets.

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noun

Fil, mèche

Sleave; untwisted thread.

Examples :

"The old fabric was falling apart, revealing sleeves of loose, untwisted thread hanging from the seam. "

Le vieux tissu se défaisait, révélant des fils lâches et non torsadés qui pendaient de la couture.

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noun

Une pinte de bière

A serving of beer measuring between 14 and 16 ounces.

Examples :

""After work, we ordered two sleeves of beer at the pub." "

Après le travail, nous avons commandé deux pintes de bière au pub.

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noun

Paquet, sachet

A long, cylindrical plastic bag of cookies or crackers.

Examples :

"My daughter finished two sleeves of cookies while watching cartoons this morning. "

Ma fille a fini deux paquets de biscuits en regardant des dessins animés ce matin.

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noun

Un double tube en cuivre dans lequel les extrémités des fils dénudés sont poussées de sorte que, lorsque le tube est tordu, une connexion électrique est établie.

A double tube of copper into which the ends of bare wires are pushed so that when the tube is twisted an electrical connection is made. The joint thus made is called a McIntire joint.

Examples :

"The electrician used copper sleeves to securely connect the wires, ensuring a reliable McIntire joint for the new lighting fixture. "

L'électricien a utilisé des manchons en cuivre pour connecter solidement les fils, assurant ainsi une jonction McIntire fiable pour le nouveau luminaire.

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verb

Manchonner

To fit a sleeve to

Examples :

"The seamstress carefully sleeves each dress, ensuring a perfect fit. "

La couturière manchonne soigneusement chaque robe, assurant un ajustement parfait.

wear style material appearance

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verb

Cacher quelque chose dans sa manche

(magic tricks) To hide something up one's sleeve.

Examples :

"The magician sleeved the coin during his performance, making it disappear from his hand. "

Le magicien a caché la pièce dans sa manche pendant son spectacle, la faisant disparaître de sa main.

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