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checknoun
checks
pl
UK
/tʃɛk/
US
/tʃɛk/
chèqueSens bancaire, surtout en anglais américain.
She wrote a check to pay for her groceries.
Elle a rédigé un chèque pour payer ses courses.
The mechanic performed a check on the car's engine.
Le mécanicien a effectué une vérification du moteur de la voiture.
carreauxSens de motif textile composé de petits carrés alternés.
He wore a shirt with a red and white check pattern.
Il portait une chemise à carreaux rouges et blancs.
échecEn échecs, quand le roi est attaqué.
He put his opponent in check with a clever move.
Il a mis son adversaire en échec avec un coup ingénieux.
freinSens figuré : ce qui limite ou retient.
The new regulations are intended to keep inflation in check.
Les nouvelles réglementations visent à maintenir l'inflation sous frein.
additionSens courant en restaurant ; anglais américain.
Could we get the check, please?
Pourrions-nous avoir l'addition, s'il vous plaît ?
cocheMarque graphique indiquant qu'un élément a été vérifié ou sélectionné.
Put a check next to the correct answers.
Mettez une coche à côté des bonnes réponses.
Additional translations
contrôleSens courant en contexte technique ou administratif.
Synonyms
examination
inspection
verification
review
assessment
audit
test
control
monitoring
scrutiny
checkverb
checked
Past Simple
checked
Past Participle
checking
Gerund
UK
/tʃɛk/
US
/tʃɛk/
Please check the report for any errors before submitting it.
Veuillez vérifier le rapport pour détecter d'éventuelles erreurs avant de le soumettre.
freinerSens de ralentir ou d'entraver un phénomène.
The new regulations are designed to check the spread of the disease.
Les nouvelles réglementations sont conçues pour freiner la propagation de la maladie.
cocherQuand on marque un élément d'une liste comme traité ou pris en compte.
I need to check off the tasks I've completed today.
Je dois cocher les tâches que j'ai accomplies aujourd'hui.
déposerPour des bagages ou des effets confiés temporairement.
We decided to check our bags at the hotel before heading out to explore the city.
Nous avons décidé de déposer nos bagages à l'hôtel avant de partir explorer la ville.
mettre en échecEn hockey et sports apparentés.
The defenseman checked the winger hard against the boards.
Le défenseur a mis l'ailier en échec violemment contre la bande.
Additional translations
contrôlerPlus soutenu ou technique selon le contexte.
Synonyms
verify
examine
inspect
review
confirm
test
audit
assess
scrutinize
monitor
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
checkinterjection
Cry made in chess to announce that the opponent’s king is under direct attack.
échecAnnonce en partie d'échecs.
"Check!" she declared after moving her bishop.
« Échec ! » déclara-t-elle après avoir déplacé son fou.
Additional translations
d'accordPour marquer l'accord ou la confirmation.
checkadjective
UK
/tʃɛk/
US
/tʃɛk/
Used attributively meaning ‘having a check pattern’ (chiefly British).
à carreauxPour un motif composé de petits carrés alternés.
He wore a green check shirt.
Il portait une chemise verte à carreaux.

Definitions

checknoun
A written order directing a bank to pay money as instructed.
She wrote a check to pay for her groceries.
An examination or inspection to ensure accuracy or quality.
The mechanic performed a check on the car's engine.
A pattern of small squares, typically in two alternating colors.
He wore a shirt with a red and white check pattern.
A move in chess that directly attacks the opponent's king.
He put his opponent in check with a clever move.
A restraint or limit on something.
The new regulations are intended to keep inflation in check.
A statement of the amount due for a meal or services, especially in a restaurant or hotel (US).
Could we get the check, please?
A mark (✓) indicating that something has been verified, selected, or completed.
Put a check next to the correct answers.
checkverb
To examine something in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition.
Please check the report for any errors before submitting it.
To stop or slow down the progress of something.
The new regulations are designed to check the spread of the disease.
To mark an item on a list to indicate that it has been dealt with or considered.
I need to check off the tasks I've completed today.
To verify or confirm something.
Can you check if the meeting is still scheduled for tomorrow?
To leave luggage or other items for temporary safekeeping.
We decided to check our bags at the hotel before heading out to explore the city.
In ice hockey and similar sports, to block or impede an opponent with one’s body or stick.
The defenseman checked the winger hard against the boards.
checkinterjection
Used to announce that the opponent’s king is in check.
"Check!" she declared after moving her bishop.
Used to show acknowledgment, agreement, or confirmation.
"We’ll meet at eight." — "Check."
checkadjective
Displaying a pattern of small squares of alternating colours; checked.
He wore a green check shirt.
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