noun🔗ShareTache, maculageA mark made by smearing."This detergent cleans windows without leaving smears."Ce détergent nettoie les vitres sans laisser de taches.markappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBavure, maculageAny of various forms of distortion that make a signal harder to see or hear."The loud static on the radio caused a smear of noise, making it impossible to understand the news report. "Les fortes interférences sur la radio ont causé une bavure sonore, rendant impossible la compréhension du reportage.signalelectronicstechnologysoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFrottis de PapanicolaouA Pap smear."The doctor recommended a Pap smear to check for any potential health issues. "Le médecin a recommandé un frottis de Papanicolaou pour vérifier d'éventuels problèmes de santé.medicinebodyanatomysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiffamation, calomnieA false attack."The politician called the news article a smear designed to ruin his reputation before the election. "L'homme politique a qualifié l'article de presse de diffamation visant à ruiner sa réputation avant les élections.politicsmediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉtalerA maneuver in which the shoe is placed onto the holdless rock, and the friction from the shoe keeps it in contact"The climber relied on a precise smear to maintain contact with the blank wall. "L'alpiniste s'est appuyé sur une étalement précis pour maintenir le contact avec la paroi lisse.sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn glissando grossierA rough glissando in jazz music."The saxophonist played a beautiful smear over the chord changes, creating a smooth transition. "Le saxophoniste a joué un beau glissando sur les changements d'accords, créant une transition en douceur.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉtaler, barbouillerTo spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing."The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes."L'artiste a barbouillé la peinture sur la toile en larges coups de pinceau.appearanceactionsubstancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉtaler, barbouillerTo have a substance smeared on (a surface)."She smeared her lips with lipstick."Elle s'est étalé du rouge à lèvres sur les lèvres.appearanceactionsubstancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDiffamer, salirTo damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about an individual, their statements, or their actions."The opposition party attempted to smear the candidate by spreading incorrect and unverifiable rumors about their personal behavior."Le parti d'opposition a tenté de salir le candidat en répandant des rumeurs incorrectes et invérifiables sur son comportement personnel.politicsmediacommunicationactionstatementcharactermoralnegativesocietylawwordpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'étaler, s'étendreTo become spread by smearing."The spilled jam smeared across the kitchen counter. "La confiture renversée s'est étalée sur le comptoir de la cuisine.appearanceactionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'étaler, s'appliquerTo climb without using footholds, using the friction from the shoe to stay on the wall."The climber carefully smeared up the rock face, relying on the friction of his shoes to ascend. "L'alpiniste s'est étalé avec précaution sur la paroi rocheuse, en s'appuyant sur la friction de ses chaussures pour grimper.sporttechnicalactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
