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chain

UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
/tʃeɪn/

Translations

chainnoun
chains
pl
UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
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She wore a gold chain around her neck.
Elle portait une chaîne en or autour du cou.
Additional translations
chaîneEn géodésie, unité de mesure ancienne ou technique.
Synonyms
link
series
sequence
string
row
set
band
fetter
shackle
chainverb
chained
Past Simple
chained
Past Participle
chaining
Gerund
UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
/tʃeɪn/
enchaînerS’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour relier ou enchaîner des éléments.
The programmer chained several functions together.
Le programmeur a enchaîné plusieurs fonctions.
They chained the bicycle to the post.
Ils ont chaîné le vélo au poteau.
Additional translations
enchaînerAu figuré, pour exprimer l’idée d’être prisonnier d’une contrainte.
Synonyms
tie
secure
link
connect
fasten
bind
chainadjective
UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
/tʃeɪn/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g. “chain store”, “chain reaction”); generally non-gradable.
de chaîneS’emploie surtout pour les commerces et établissements appartenant au même groupe.
They opened a new chain restaurant in the city centre.
Ils ont ouvert un nouveau restaurant de chaîne dans le centre-ville.
chaînéPour désigner ce qui est fait de chaînes ou comporte une chaîne.
He wore a heavy chain necklace.
Il portait un lourd collier chaîné.
Additional translations
à la chaîneS’emploie pour l’idée de répétition continue ou de succession rapide.

Definitions

chainnoun
A series of connected metal links or rings used for fastening or securing something, or for pulling loads.
The dog was tied to a post with a heavy chain.
A sequence of items of the same type forming a line.
The mountain range is part of a larger chain of peaks.
A group of businesses or stores under the same ownership or management.
The restaurant is part of a national chain with locations in every major city.
A series of connected events or actions.
The accident set off a chain of events that led to a major investigation.
A unit of length equal to 66 feet (about 20.12 metres), used especially in land surveying.
The property extends for three chains along the riverbank.
chainverb
To fasten or secure with a chain.
They chained the bicycle to the post to prevent it from being stolen.
To confine or restrict as if with chains.
He felt chained to his desk job, unable to pursue his true passion.
To link or connect together in a series.
The programmer chained several functions together to streamline the process.
chainadjective
Relating to or forming part of a group of businesses or establishments under common ownership.
They opened a new chain restaurant in the city centre.
Made of or consisting of chains.
He wore a heavy chain necklace with a chain clasp.
Occurring continuously or in rapid succession.
He is a chain smoker, lighting one cigarette after another.
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