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tuning

/tjʉːnɪŋ/

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verb

Accorder

To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.

Examples :

"to tune a piano or a violin"

Accorder un piano ou un violon.

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verb

Ajuster, régler

To adjust or modify (esp. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.

Examples :

"Tune your mind, and anything becomes possible."

Ajustez votre esprit, et tout devient possible.

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verb

Accorder, syntoniser

To adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel.

Examples :

"Tune to Channel 6 for all your favourite daytime shows."

Syntonisez le canal 6 pour toutes vos émissions préférées en journée.

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verb

Accorder, adapter

(e.g. of senses or faculties) To adapt to or direct towards a particular target.

Examples :

"My ears were tuned to the sounds of the forest."

Mes oreilles étaient accordées aux sons de la forêt.

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verb

Accorder, régler

To make more precise, intense, or effective; to put into a proper state or disposition.

Examples :

"The musician is tuning his guitar before the concert. "

Le musicien accorde sa guitare avant le concert.

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verb

Accorder, adapter, harmoniser

To attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.

Examples :

"The band is tuning their instruments before the concert. "

Le groupe accorde ses instruments avant le concert.

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verb

Accorder, régler

To give a certain tone or character to.

Examples :

"The musician tuned the piano to create a more resonant sound. "

Le musicien a accordé le piano pour créer un son plus résonnant.

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verb

Chanter, accorder

To sing with melody or harmony.

Examples :

"The choir was tuning their voices together before the concert. "

La chorale accordait ses voix ensemble avant le concert.

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verb

Narguer, provoquer

To cheek; to be impudent towards.

Examples :

"Are you tuning me?"

Tu te moques de moi ?

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noun

Accord, réglage

Action of the verb to tune.

Examples :

"The tuning of the guitar before the concert took a long time. "

L'accord de la guitare avant le concert a pris beaucoup de temps.

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