cloud

UK
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US
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Translations

cloudnoun
clouds
pl
UK
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US
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The sky was filled with fluffy white clouds.
Le ciel était rempli de nuages blancs et duveteux.
nuageAu sens figuré : inquiétude, doute ou trouble.
A cloud of uncertainty hung over the negotiations.
Un nuage d'incertitude planait sur les négociations.
nuageInformatique.
She saved her documents to the cloud for easy access from any device.
Elle a enregistré ses documents dans le nuage pour y accéder facilement depuis n'importe quel appareil.
Additional translations
nuéeSurtout pour un grand nombre d'insectes ou d'oiseaux se déplaçant ensemble.
voilePour une zone de trouble, de buée ou de manque de netteté sur une surface.
nuagePour une masse de fumée, de poussière ou de vapeur.
cloudverb
clouded
Past Simple
clouded
Past Participle
clouding
Gerund
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troublerRendre moins clair, moins limpide.
The chemicals clouded the water in the aquarium.
Les produits chimiques ont troublé l'eau de l'aquarium.
obscurcirAu sens figuré : rendre difficile à comprendre.
His judgment was clouded by his emotions.
Son jugement a été obscurci par ses émotions.
se couvrirPour le ciel : se couvrir de nuages.
The weather forecast predicts that the sky will cloud over by afternoon.
Les prévisions annoncent que le ciel se couvrira dans l'après-midi.
troublerRendre quelqu'un confus ou préoccupé.
The unexpected news clouded her mind with worry.
La nouvelle inattendue a troublé son esprit d'inquiétude.
cloudadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively, especially in computing and technology contexts (e.g., cloud storage, cloud services).
cloudInformatique, anglicisme courant.
The startup specializes in cloud analytics platforms.
Cette start-up est spécialisée dans les plateformes d'analyse cloud.
nuageuxRelatif aux nuages météorologiques.
Satellite images provide detailed information about cloud patterns at different altitudes.
Les images satellite fournissent des informations détaillées sur les formations nuageuses à différentes altitudes.

Definitions

cloudnoun
A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.
The sky was filled with fluffy white clouds.
A state or cause of gloom, suspicion, trouble, or worry.
A cloud of uncertainty hung over the negotiations.
A large number of insects or birds moving together.
A cloud of locusts descended on the fields.
A network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
She saved her documents to the cloud for easy access from any device.
A mass or billow of smoke, dust, steam, or similar substance suspended in the air.
A cloud of dust rose behind the speeding car.
A patch of discoloration or blurred area on a surface such as glass or metal.
A cloud on the lens made the photo look hazy.
cloudverb
To make or become less clear or transparent.
The chemicals clouded the water in the aquarium.
To obscure or make something difficult to understand.
His judgment was clouded by his emotions.
To cover or fill with clouds.
The weather forecast predicts that the sky will cloud over by afternoon.
To make someone feel confused or troubled.
The unexpected news clouded her mind with worry.
cloudadjective
(Computing, attributive) Relating to cloud computing or services provided via the Internet.
The startup specializes in cloud analytics platforms.
Relating to or involving actual meteorological clouds.
Satellite images provide detailed information about cloud patterns at different altitudes.