Le mot anglais du jour

umbrella

parapluie

Définitions

anglais > français
umbrella
1. n. Parapluie (pour se protéger de la pluie).
2. n. Ombrelle (pour se protéger du soleil).
anglais > anglais
umbrella
1. n. Cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
Quick, grab that umbrella before you get rained on!
2. n. Generally, anything that provides protection.
The fighters provide a defensive air umbrella over the battle group.
3. n. Something that covers a wide range of concepts, purposes, groups, etc.
The test facility was established under the umbrella of the company's quality program.
4. n. The main body of a jellyfish, excluding the tentacles.
Jellyfish are composed of more than 90% water and most of their umbrella mass is made up of gelatinous material.
5. v. To cover or protect, as if by an umbrella.
6. v. (intransitive) To form the dome shape of an open umbrella.
7. v. (intransitive) To move like a jellyfish.
français > anglais
parapluie
1. n-m. umbrella for rain

Exemples de phrases

When I realized it was raining, I took my umbrella.

Lorsque je me suis rendu compte qu'il pleuvait, j'ai sorti mon parapluie.
You can borrow an umbrella if you need one.

Tu peux emporter un parapluie si tu en as besoin d'un.
An umbrella is useful in a mild rain, but when it rains cats and dogs an umbrella is of little help.

Un parapluie est utile quand il ne pleut pas beaucoup, mais quand il pleut des cordes il n'a que peu d'utilité.
It looks like it might rain. Don't forget your umbrella.

Il semble qu'il pourrait pleuvoir. N'oublie pas ton parapluie.
I had an umbrella with me but my friend did not.

J'avais un parapluie, mais mon ami n'en avait pas.