verb🔗ShareÉlaguer, taillerTo reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess."A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."Un steak de ranch est généralement taillé de tout excès de graisse.actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDécorer, ornerTo decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree."They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."Traditionnellement, ils décorent le sapin le soir du réveillon de Noël.festivaltraditioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAjuster l'assiette (d'un avion) avec les compensateurs(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs."The pilot spent a few minutes trimming the aircraft to ensure a smooth and level flight. "Le pilote a passé quelques minutes à ajuster l'assiette de l'avion pour assurer un vol stable et en palier.technicalvehiclemachinetechnologynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAjuster l'assiette, équilibrer(of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water."The sailors were trimming the ship by adjusting the sails to catch the wind better. "Les marins ajustaient l'assiette du navire en réglant les voiles pour mieux capter le vent.nauticalsailingvehiclepositionoceandirectionactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBorder(of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle."The sailor was constantly trimming the sails to catch the most wind. "Le marin bordait constamment les voiles pour attraper le plus de vent possible.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBalancer, naviguer entre les partisTo balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each."The politician was accused of trimming between the environmental lobby and the business community, never fully committing to either side's agenda. "Le politicien a été accusé de naviguer entre le lobby environnemental et la communauté d'affaires, ne s'engageant jamais pleinement dans le programme de l'une ou l'autre partie.politicsgovernmentattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTailler, couper, ajusterTo make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust."She is trimming the edges of the poster with scissors to make it look neater. "Elle taille les bords de l'affiche avec des ciseaux pour la rendre plus nette.appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉgaliser, aplanir(of timber) To dress; to make smooth."The carpenter was trimming the rough edges of the wooden table legs to make them smooth. "Le charpentier égalisait les bords rugueux des pieds de la table en bois pour les rendre lisses.technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéprimander, blâmerTo rebuke; to reprove."The teacher was trimming the students for talking during the test. "Le professeur réprimandait les élèves pour avoir parlé pendant le test.communicationlanguagewordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBattre, rosserTo beat or thrash."The bully was trimming the smaller boy, pushing him against the wall and hitting him. "Le tyran battait le petit garçon, le poussant contre le mur et le frappant.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe taillage, l'élagageThe act of someone who trims."The gardener's careful trimming of the hedges gave the yard a neat and tidy appearance. "Le taillage minutieux des haies par le jardinier a donné à la cour une apparence soignée et ordonnée.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParure, garnitureMaterial that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak."He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table."Il a donné la parure au chien sous la table de la cuisine.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGarniture, ornementAn ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing."The seamstress added delicate lace trimming to the edge of the wedding dress. "La couturière a ajouté une délicate garniture en dentelle au bord de la robe de mariée.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGarniture, ornementAn accessory or accompaniment."Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"Un dîner de Noël avec tous les ornements.appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéprimande, remontranceA reprimand or chastising."to give a boy a trimming"Donner une réprimande à un garçon.attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading