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charge

UK
/tʃɑːdʒ/
US
/tʃɑrdʒ/

Translations

chargenoun
chargeverb
chargeadjective
Attributive use only; used before another noun to indicate something connected with a fee, billing, or responsibility.
chargeinterjection
Used as a cry or command urging people to rush forward or attack.
chargenoun
charges
pl
UK
/tʃɑːdʒ/
US
/tʃɑrdʒ/
He was found guilty on a charge of theft.
Il a été reconnu coupable d'une accusation de vol.
She was given the charge of organizing the event.
On lui a confié la charge d'organiser l'événement.
The battery has a full charge.
La batterie a une charge complète.
chargeAu sens militaire.
The cavalry made a charge against the enemy lines.
La cavalerie a lancé une charge contre les lignes ennemies.
fraisAu pluriel pour une somme demandée en échange d’un service ou de biens.
The charge for the repair was surprisingly low.
Les frais de réparation étaient étonnamment bas.
pupillePersonne confiée à la garde ou à la responsabilité de quelqu’un.
The teacher was responsible for her young charges during the field trip.
L’enseignante était responsable de ses jeunes pupilles pendant la sortie scolaire.
The charge for the repair was surprisingly low.
Le coût de la réparation était étonnamment bas.
She was given the charge of organizing the event.
On lui a confié la responsabilité d'organiser l'événement.
chargemilitaire, démolition
The engineers placed a shaped charge against the bunker wall.
Les ingénieurs ont placé une charge creuse contre le mur du bunker.
chargejuridique
He was found guilty on a charge of theft.
Il a été reconnu coupable d'une charge de vol.
Additional translations
prixSens plus général; moins précis que « frais ».
tarifPour un service ou une prestation.
protégéau pluriel, personnes placées sous la responsabilité de quelqu’un
missionPour une responsabilité ou une tâche confiée à quelqu’un.
inculpation
Synonyms
cost
fee
expense
price
rate
assessment
toll
levy
chargeverb
charged
Past Simple
charged
Past Participle
charging
Gerund
UK
/tʃɑːdʒ/
US
/tʃɑrdʒ/
The restaurant charges $20 for a steak dinner.
Le restaurant facture 20 dollars pour un dîner avec un steak.
The police charged him with theft after the investigation.
La police l'a accusé de vol après l'enquête.
The soldiers charged at the enemy lines with determination.
Les soldats ont chargé les lignes ennemies avec détermination.
chargerAu sens de confier une tâche ou une responsabilité.
She was charged with organizing the annual company meeting.
On l'a chargée d'organiser la réunion annuelle de l'entreprise.
chargerPour un appareil ou une batterie.
I need to charge my phone before we leave for the trip.
Je dois charger mon téléphone avant notre départ en voyage.
chargerAu sens figuré : imprégner d’une qualité ou d’une énergie.
The atmosphere in the room was charged with excitement.
L'atmosphère dans la pièce était chargée d'excitation.
chargerAu sens militaire ou technique, pour une arme.
He charged the rifle before taking his position.
Il a chargé le fusil avant de prendre sa position.
inculperTerme juridique.
The police charged him with theft after the investigation.
La police l'a inculpé de vol après l'enquête.
I need to charge my phone before we leave for the trip.
Je dois recharger mon téléphone avant notre départ en voyage.
Synonyms
accuse
blame
impute
assign
entrust
command
order
instruct
Antonyms
discharge
release
chargeadjective
UK
/tʃɑːdʒ/
US
/tʃɑrdʒ/
Used only attributively (e.g., charge card, charge account); generally non-gradable.
de créditAttributif ; se dit d’un paiement différé.
She offered her charge card at the register.
Elle a présenté sa carte de crédit à la caisse.
chargeinterjection
Battle cry or urgent exhortation to move forward quickly.
Charge !
"Charge!" screamed the commander as the troops surged ahead.
"Charge !" a crié le commandant tandis que les troupes avançaient en masse.

Definitions

chargenoun
An amount of money that must be paid for goods or services; a fee.
There is no charge for admission.
A formal accusation that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
The defendant faced a serious charge.
Responsibility for someone or something; control or supervision.
She took charge of the department.
A quantity of electricity, especially a static or electric charge.
The balloon carried a negative charge.
A sudden attack or rush forward.
The cavalry made a charge across the field.
A person or thing that is someone's responsibility or care.
The nurse checked on her charge.
chargeverb
To ask someone to pay a specified amount for goods or services.
They charge extra for late delivery.
To accuse someone formally of a crime or offense.
Police charged him with theft.
To give or receive an electric charge.
The battery charges in two hours.
To move forward quickly in order to attack.
The horse charged at the fence.
To give someone a task, duty, or responsibility.
The committee charged her with leading the inquiry.
To record a cost on an account or bill.
Please charge the meal to my room.
chargeadjective
Used attributively before another noun to mean related to a fee, billing, or responsibility.
They opened a charge account.
chargeinterjection
Used as a cry or command to urge people to rush forward or attack.
Charge!
chargenoun
A price asked for goods or services.
The charge for the repair was surprisingly low.
An accusation, typically one formally made against a prisoner brought to trial.
He was found guilty on a charge of theft.
A responsibility or duty assigned to someone.
She was given the charge of organizing the event.
An amount of electricity held in an object.
The battery has a full charge.
A person or thing entrusted to the care of someone.
The teacher was responsible for her young charges during the field trip.
A violent rush forward, typically in battle.
The cavalry made a charge against the enemy lines.
An explosive device designed to detonate, often used for demolition or military purposes.
The engineers placed a shaped charge against the bunker wall.
chargeverb
To demand an amount of money as a price for a service rendered or goods supplied.
The restaurant charges $20 for a steak dinner.
To formally accuse someone of a crime.
The police charged him with theft after the investigation.
To rush forward in attack.
The soldiers charged at the enemy lines with determination.
To entrust someone with a task or responsibility.
She was charged with organizing the annual company meeting.
To fill or load a device with electricity.
I need to charge my phone before we leave for the trip.
To imbue or fill (something) with a quality, feeling, or energy.
The atmosphere in the room was charged with excitement.
To load or fill (a weapon) with ammunition, powder, or other propellant.
He charged the rifle before taking his position.
chargeadjective
Relating to purchases or accounts on which payment is deferred; involving credit rather than immediate cash payment (attributive).
She offered her charge card at the register.
chargeinterjection
A shouted command or exhortation to begin a rapid advance or attack.
"Charge!" screamed the commander as the troops surged ahead.
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