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dove

UK
/dəʊv/
US
/doʊv/

Translations

dovenoun
doves
pl
UK
/dʌv/
US
/dʌv/
The dove perched on the windowsill, cooing softly as the sun set.
La colombe s’est posée sur le rebord de la fenêtre et roucoulait doucement au coucher du soleil.
colombeSens figuré en politique ou en affaires internationales.
The senator was known as a dove, always pushing for diplomatic solutions over military action.
La sénatrice était connue comme une colombe, prônant toujours des solutions diplomatiques plutôt qu’une action militaire.
Synonyms
pigeon
bird
fowl
columbidae
doveadjective
more dove
Comp.
most dove
Super.
UK
/dʌv/
US
/dʌv/
Used attributively to describe pacifist positions or a pale-grey colour (e.g., "dove policies", "dove coat").
pacifisteSurtout en politique ou dans le langage journalistique.
The administration adopted a more dove approach to international disputes.
L’administration a adopté une approche plus pacifiste face aux différends internationaux.
Additional translations
tourterellePour une nuance de gris clair et doux.
Synonyms
dove-gray
dove-coloured
pale gray
pale grey
ash-gray
ashen
ash-coloured
slate-gray
slaty
smoky gray
silvery-gray
pearly gray
diveverb

dove

Past Simple

dived
Past Simple
dived
Past Participle
diving
Gerund
UK
/daɪv/
US
/daɪv/
She decided to dive into the pool to cool off.
Elle a décidé de plonger dans la piscine pour se rafraîchir.
plongerSport, plongée sous-marine
He loves to dive competitively and has won several medals.
Il adore plonger en compétition et a remporté plusieurs médailles.
The stock prices began to dive after the company's poor earnings report.
Les cours des actions ont commencé à chuter après le mauvais rapport sur les résultats de l'entreprise.
Additional translations
piquerAviation
se jeterAvec un complément de direction
Synonyms
plunge
submerge
descend
drop
sink
jump
leap
fall
Antonyms
ascend
rise

Definitions

dovenoun
A stocky bird with a small head and short legs, often associated with peace and love.
The dove perched on the windowsill, cooing softly as the sun set.
A person who advocates for peaceful or conciliatory policies, especially in foreign affairs.
The senator was known as a dove, always pushing for diplomatic solutions over military action.
doveadjective
Advocating peace or conciliation; pacifist.
The administration adopted a more dove approach to international disputes.
Of a soft, pale grey colour resembling that of a dove’s plumage.
She wore a graceful dress in a subtle dove shade.
diveverb
To plunge headfirst into water.
She decided to dive into the pool to cool off.
To descend quickly, often in a controlled manner, such as an aircraft or bird.
The plane began to dive rapidly to avoid the storm.
To engage in the sport of diving, which involves jumping into water with acrobatic movements.
He loves to dive competitively and has won several medals.
To move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction.
He had to dive out of the way to avoid the oncoming car.
To drop sharply in value or amount.
The stock prices began to dive after the company's poor earnings report.
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