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towers

/ˈtaʊ.əz/ /ˈtaʊɚz/

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noun

Mât, pylône

A very tall iron-framed structure, usually painted red and white, on which microwave, radio, satellite, or other communication antennas are installed; mast.

Examples :

"The new cell phone towers improved the signal strength in our neighborhood. "

Les nouveaux pylônes de téléphonie mobile ont amélioré la puissance du signal dans notre quartier.

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Tour de guet

A similarly framed structure with a platform or enclosed area on top, used as a lookout for spotting fires, plane crashes, fugitives, etc.

Examples :

"The forest rangers used the fire towers to watch for smoke and prevent wildfires. "

Les gardes forestiers utilisaient les tours de guet pour surveiller la fumée et prévenir les feux de forêt.

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Château d'eau

Examples :

"The towers near my town are tall water towers that provide water pressure for everyone. "

Les châteaux d'eau près de ma ville sont de grands châteaux d'eau qui fournissent la pression d'eau à tout le monde.

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Tour de contrôle

A control tower.

Examples :

"The air traffic controller in the towers guided the plane to a safe landing. "

Le contrôleur aérien dans la tour de contrôle a guidé l'avion vers un atterrissage en toute sécurité.

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Tours, gratte-ciel

Any very tall building or structure; skyscraper.

Examples :

"The city skyline is famous for its tall towers. "

La ligne d'horizon de la ville est célèbre pour ses hautes tours.

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Tour, boîtier

Any item, such as a computer case, that is usually higher than it is wide.

Examples :

"My dad has two towers under his desk: one is his work computer, and the other is for gaming. "

Mon père a deux tours sous son bureau : l'une est son ordinateur de travail, et l'autre est pour le jeu.

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Tours

An interlocking tower.

Examples :

"The castle's towers were intricately designed, with each one interlocking with the next to form a strong defense. "

Les tours du château étaient conçues de manière complexe, chacune s'imbriquant avec la suivante pour former une solide défense.

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Tours, forteresses

A strong refuge; a defence.

Examples :

"During the storm, the thick walls of the old castle acted as towers of strength, protecting the villagers inside. "

Pendant la tempête, les épais murs de l'ancien château ont agi comme des tours de force, protégeant les villageois à l'intérieur.

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Coiffure en forme de tour

A tall fashionable headdress worn in the time of King William III and Queen Anne.

Examples :

"The lady wore a delicate, lace-trimmed tower for her wedding. "

La dame portait une coiffure en forme de tour délicate et ornée de dentelle pour son mariage.

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Tours

High flight; elevation.

Examples :

"The eagle's towers into the sky were a breathtaking sight. "

L'envol de l'aigle vers le ciel était un spectacle à couper le souffle.

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La Maison Dieu

The sixteenth trump or Major Arcana card in many Tarot decks, usually deemed an ill omen.

Examples :

"Seeing the Towers card in her Tarot reading, Maria worried about unexpected changes and difficult times ahead. "

En voyant la carte de La Maison Dieu dans sa lecture de Tarot, Maria s'est inquiétée des changements inattendus et des moments difficiles à venir.

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Tours

The nineteenth Lenormand card, representing structure, bureaucracy, stability and loneliness.

Examples :

"The towers of paperwork in her government job made her feel isolated despite being surrounded by colleagues. "

Les tours de paperasse dans son travail au gouvernement la faisaient se sentir isolée malgré le fait d'être entourée de collègues.

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verb

S'élever, dominer

To be very tall.

Examples :

"The office block towered into the sky."

L'immeuble de bureaux s'élevait dans le ciel.

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S'élever, dominer

To be high or lofty; to soar.

Examples :

"During the presentation, his confidence towers, making him a captivating speaker. "

Pendant la présentation, sa confiance s'élève, faisant de lui un orateur captivant.

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S'élever, s'élever vers

Examples :

"The eagle towers into the sky, searching for prey. "

L'aigle s'élève dans le ciel, à la recherche de proies.

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Remorqueur

One who tows.

Examples :

"The harbor was busy with towers pulling barges laden with cargo towards the docks. "

Le port était animé de remorqueurs tirant des barges chargées de marchandises vers les quais.

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