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cinch

/sɪnʧ/

cinch down

cinch up

cinchnoun

cinches

/sɪnʧ/

Translations

valeur sûreSens figuré : personne ou chose presque certaine de réussir.

With his speed, the horse was a cinch to win the race.

Avec sa vitesse, ce cheval était une valeur sûre pour gagner la course.

sangle de selleTerme d’équitation.

Before riding, he checked the cinch to make sure the saddle was secure.

Avant de monter, il a vérifié la sangle de selle pour s’assurer que la selle était bien fixée.

un jeu d’enfantSens familier : quelque chose de très facile à faire.

The exam was a cinch for her because she had studied thoroughly.

L’examen a été un jeu d’enfant pour elle, parce qu’elle avait beaucoup étudié.

Additional translations

prise fermeSens concret, surtout pour une prise ou un maintien.

Definitions

A firm hold or tight grip.

The climber had a cinch on the rope, ensuring he wouldn't fall.

A thing that is very easy to do.

The exam was a cinch for her because she had studied thoroughly.

A strap that holds a saddle on a horse.

Before riding, he checked the cinch to make sure the saddle was secure.

A person or thing that is certain to succeed or happen; a sure bet.

With his speed, the horse was a cinch to win the race.

Synonyms

snap

easy task

walkover

piece of cake

breeze

cinchverb

cinched

Past Simple

cinched

Past Participle

cinching

ing-form

/sɪntʃ/

Translations

sanglerSurtout pour un vêtement serré à la taille ou une selle.

She cinched her coat tightly around her waist to keep warm.

Elle a sanglé son manteau bien serré autour de la taille pour avoir chaud.

assurerSens figuré : rendre certain, garantir.

The team's strong performance in the final game cinched their victory in the tournament.

La solide performance de l’équipe lors du dernier match a assuré sa victoire dans le tournoi.

Definitions

To secure (a garment or saddle) with a belt or strap.

She cinched her coat tightly around her waist to keep warm.

To make certain of; to guarantee.

The team's strong performance in the final game cinched their victory in the tournament.

Synonyms

cinchadjective

/sɪntʃ/

Used attributively, especially before another noun, to denote something designed to tighten or fasten (e.g., "cinch belt", "cinch strap").

Translations

de serrageSe dit d’un dispositif ou d’une sangle servant à serrer ou fixer.

She bought a cinch belt that instantly gave the dress more shape.

Elle a acheté une ceinture de serrage qui a instantanément donné plus de forme à la robe.

Definitions

Designed to tighten, draw together, or secure; relating to a device or strap used for fastening tightly.

She bought a cinch belt that instantly gave the dress more shape.