| anglais > français | |
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| spark | |
| 1. n. Étincelle. | |
| The dry air and the static electricity from the rug caused a spark from my hand to the door handle. | |
| 2. v. Provoquer, susciter. | |
| The argument sparked a long controversy. | |
| 3. v. Étinceler. | |
| The spark plugs of the car engine finally sparked, and the car started running. | |
| anglais > anglais | |
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| spark | |
| 1. n. A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire. |  |
| 2. n. A short or small burst of electrical discharge. | |
| 3. n. A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle. | |
| 4. n. (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire. | |
| 5. n. (in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator. | |
| 6. n. (slang) An electrician. | |
| 7. v. (transitive, figurative) To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc). | |
| 8. v. To light; to kindle. | |
| 9. v. (intransitive) To give off a spark or sparks. | |
| 10. n. A gallant, a foppish young man. | |
| 11. n. A beau, lover. | |
| 12. v. (intransitive) To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau. | |
| français > anglais | |
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| étincelle | |
| 1. n-f. spark | |
