Le mot anglais du jour

ceiling

plafond

Définitions

anglais > français
ceiling
1. n. (Architecture) Plafond.
2. n. (Architecture) (Dans un dôme) Voute (domed ceiling, vaulted ceiling).
3. n. (Figuré) Maximum, souvent de prix.
4. n. (Math) Partie entière par excès.
ceil
1. v. (Maçonnerie) Recouvrir par un plafond.
2. v. (Math) Arrondir au supérieur.
anglais > anglais
ceiling
1. n. The overhead closure of a room.
the dining room had an ornate ceiling
2. n. The upper limit of an object or action.
price ceilings
3. n. (aviation) The highest altitude at which an aircraft can safely maintain flight.
4. n. (meteorology) The measurement of visible distance from ground or sea level to an overcast cloud cover; under a clear sky, the ceiling measurement is identified as "unlimited.".
Even though it was cloudy, there was still enough ceiling for the Blue Angels to perform a great show.
5. n. (mathematics) The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.
the ceiling of 4.5 is 5, the ceiling of -4.5 is -4
6. n. (nautical) The inner planking of a vessel.
français > anglais
plafond
1. n-m. ceiling