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sweeping

/ˈswiːpɪŋ/

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verb

Balayer

To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.

Examples :

"to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney"

Balayer un sol, la rue ou une cheminée.

action work utensil

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verb

Balayer

To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.

Examples :

"The offended countess swept out of the ballroom."

La comtesse offensée sortit de la salle de bal en balayant.

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verb

Fouiller, ratisser

To search (a place) methodically.

Examples :

"The detective swept the room for clues. "

Le détective a fouillé la pièce à la recherche d'indices.

action place police military

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verb

Balayer, filer

To travel quickly.

Examples :

"The race car was sweeping around the track. "

La voiture de course filait autour de la piste.

action way vehicle

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verb

Balayer

To play a sweep shot.

Examples :

"The tennis player swept the ball across the court with a powerful shot. "

Le joueur de tennis a balayé la balle à travers le court avec un coup puissant.

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verb

Balayer la glace devant une pierre

To brush the ice in front of a moving stone, causing it to travel farther and to curl less.

Examples :

"The players are sweeping furiously to guide the curling stone towards the center of the target. "

Les joueurs balayent furieusement pour guider la pierre de curling vers le centre de la cible.

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verb

Balayer

To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.

Examples :

"The housekeeper swept the entire living room floor with the long-handled broom. "

La femme de ménage a balayé tout le sol du salon avec le balai à long manche.

action work utensil

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verb

Gagner sans perdre, balayer

To win (a series) without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.

Examples :

"The basketball team swept the entire season, winning every game without losing a single one. "

L'équipe de basket-ball a balayé toute la saison, gagnant chaque match sans en perdre un seul.

sport game achievement

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verb

Balayer, vaincre

To defeat (a team) in a series without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.

Examples :

"The basketball team swept the competition, winning all three games in the playoffs. "

L'équipe de basket-ball a balayé la compétition, remportant les trois matchs des séries éliminatoires.

sport game achievement

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verb

Balayer, emporter

To remove something abruptly and thoroughly.

Examples :

"She swept the peelings off the table onto the floor."

Elle a balayé les épluchures de la table sur le sol.

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verb

Balayer, effleurer

To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.

Examples :

"The long skirt was sweeping the floor as she walked. "

La longue jupe balayait le sol pendant qu'elle marchait.

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verb

Balayer, emporter avec soi

To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.

Examples :

"The chef swept the long, wooden spoon across the counter, stirring the ingredients with a confident, controlled motion. "

Le chef a balayé la longue cuillère en bois sur le comptoir, remuant les ingrédients d'un mouvement confiant et contrôlé.

action style way

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verb

Balayer

To strike with a long stroke.

Examples :

"The farmer swept the long grass with his scythe. "

Le fermier balaya la longue herbe avec sa faux.

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verb

Ramer avec une seule rame soit à bâbord, soit à tribord

To row with one oar to either the port or starboard side.

Examples :

"The rower swept the oar to the starboard side, propelling the boat forward. "

Le rameur a ramé avec l'aviron vers le côté tribord, propulsant le bateau vers l'avant.

nautical sailing sport

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verb

Balayer

To draw or drag something over.

Examples :

"to sweep the bottom of a river with a net"

balayer le fond d'une rivière avec un filet

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verb

Balayer du regard, parcourir

To pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation.

Examples :

"to sweep the heavens with a telescope"

Balayer le ciel avec un télescope.

action appearance

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verb

Passer l'aspirateur

(including) to vacuum a carpet or rug

Examples :

"I'm sweeping the living room rug to get rid of all the crumbs. "

Je passe l'aspirateur sur le tapis du salon pour me débarrasser de toutes les miettes.

utility action work

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noun

Balayage

An instance of sweeping.

Examples :

"The sidewalk needed a sweeping every morning."

Le trottoir avait besoin d'un balayage tous les matins.

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noun

Balayage

The activity of sweeping.

Examples :

"Sweeping took all morning."

Le balayage a pris toute la matinée.

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adjective

Vaste, général

Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things

Examples :

"He loves making sweeping statements without the slightest evidence."

Il adore faire des déclarations générales sans la moindre preuve.

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adjective

Complet, général, accablant

Completely overwhelming

Examples :

"He claimed a sweeping victory."

Il a revendiqué une victoire complète.

attitude emotion quality