noun🔗ShareExtrait, préparationAn extract; a preparation, now especially one effective against a certain number of strains of a pathogen."The doctor prescribed a new valence to treat the common cold virus, which was effective against several strains. "Le médecin a prescrit une nouvelle préparation pour traiter le virus du rhume, qui était efficace contre plusieurs souches.medicinevirusbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareValenceThe combining capacity of an atom, radical or functional group determined by the number of electrons that it will lose, gain, or share when it combines with other atoms etc."The valence of carbon allows it to form strong bonds with many different elements, making it essential in organic chemistry. "La valence du carbone lui permet de former des liaisons fortes avec de nombreux éléments différents, ce qui le rend essentiel en chimie organique.chemistrycompoundelementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareValenceThe number of binding sites of a molecule, such as an antibody or antigen.""This antibody has a valence of two, meaning it can bind to two antigens at once." "Cet anticorps a une valence de deux, ce qui signifie qu'il peut se lier à deux antigènes à la fois.biochemistrychemistrybiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareValenceThe number of arguments that a verb can have, including its subject, ranging from zero (for the likes of "It rains") to three (for the likes of "He gives her a flower") or, less commonly, four."The number of bonds that a verb has constitutes what we will call the valence of the verb."Le nombre de liens qu'un verbe possède constitue ce que nous appellerons la valence du verbe.grammarlinguisticslanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareValenceA one-dimensional value assigned to an object, situation, or state, that can usually be positive or negative."anger and fear have negative valence"La colère et la peur ont une valence négative.mindphilosophyvalueattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareValeurValue."The student's positive valence towards math class increased significantly after she started getting tutoring. "La valeur positive de l'élève envers le cours de maths a augmenté de manière significative après qu'elle a commencé à prendre des cours particuliers.valueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCantinière, cantonnièreA short curtain that usually hangs along the top edge of a window."The decorator suggested a floral valence to soften the look of the kitchen window. "Le décorateur a suggéré une cantonnière florale pour adoucir l'aspect de la fenêtre de la cuisine.architecturepropertystylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCantinière, cantonnièreA decorative framework used to conceal the curtain mechanism and so on at the top of a window."The floral-patterned valence above the living room window added a touch of elegance while hiding the bulky curtain rod. "La cantonnière à motifs floraux au-dessus de la fenêtre du salon a ajouté une touche d'élégance tout en cachant la tringle à rideaux volumineuse.architecturestylepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVolant, cantonnière(bedding) A short, decorative edging of cloth that hangs from the mattress to the floor."My grandmother added a pretty floral valence to the bed skirt, giving the bedroom a charming, old-fashioned touch. "Ma grand-mère a ajouté un joli volant floral au faldón de lit, donnant à la chambre une touche charmante et démodée.stylearchitecturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa bordure tombante du couvercle d'un coffre, qui recouvre la jointure lorsque le couvercle est ferméThe drooping edging of the lid of a trunk, which covers the joint when the lid is closed."The old steamer trunk had a decorative valence that hid the hinges and gave it a finished look. "Le vieux coffre à vapeur avait une bordure décorative qui cachait les charnières et lui donnait un aspect fini.partarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
