field

UK
/fiːld/
US
/fiːld/

Translations

fieldnoun
fields
pl
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US
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champSens général : étendue de terre, notamment agricole.
The farmer worked tirelessly in the field to ensure a good harvest.
Le fermier a travaillé sans relâche dans le champ pour assurer une bonne récolte.
domaineSens figuré : branche d’étude, secteur d’activité.
She is an expert in the field of molecular biology.
Elle est experte dans le domaine de la biologie moléculaire.
champ de batailleSens militaire.
The armies clashed on the field at dawn.
Les armées se sont affrontées sur le champ de bataille à l’aube.
terrainSens sportif : espace de jeu ou de compétition.
The soccer team practiced on the field every afternoon.
L’équipe de football s’entraînait sur le terrain tous les après-midi.
champSens scientifique : zone où se manifeste un phénomène physique.
The scientists conducted experiments to study the magnetic field around the planet.
Les scientifiques ont mené des expériences pour étudier le champ magnétique autour de la planète.
champSens informatique et données.
Each entry in the spreadsheet has a separate field for the customer’s email address.
Chaque entrée du tableau comporte un champ distinct pour l’adresse e-mail du client.
Additional translations
pelotonSens sportif : ensemble des concurrents d’une course ou d’une épreuve.
fieldverb
fielded
Past Simple
fielded
Past Participle
fielding
Gerund
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répondre àSens figuré : traiter une question ou une demande.
She fielded questions from the audience after her presentation.
Elle a répondu aux questions du public après sa présentation.
alignerSens sportif ou compétitif : présenter une équipe ou un participant.
The school fielded a strong team for the annual debate competition.
L’école a aligné une équipe solide pour le concours annuel de débat.
Additional translations
récupérerSport : attraper ou stopper la balle pour la remettre en jeu.
fieldadjective
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/fiːld/
US
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Used attributively to denote activities or objects situated or carried out away from a laboratory, office, or headquarters.
de terrainSe dit d’un travail ou d’observations réalisés sur place, hors laboratoire ou bureau.
Field observations provided invaluable data for the ecology study.
Les observations de terrain ont fourni des données inestimables pour l’étude d’écologie.

Definitions

fieldnoun
An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences.
The farmer worked tirelessly in the field to ensure a good harvest.
A particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest.
She is an expert in the field of molecular biology.
A place where a battle is fought; a battlefield.
The armies clashed on the field at dawn.
A piece of land used for sports or games.
The soccer team practiced on the field every afternoon.
A region or space in which a particular effect or phenomenon occurs, such as a magnetic or gravitational field.
The scientists conducted experiments to study the magnetic field around the planet.
All the competitors taking part in a race, contest, or sporting event.
The runner surged ahead of the rest of the field in the final stretch.
A part of a record or data structure that represents a single piece of information.
Each entry in the spreadsheet has a separate field for the customer’s email address.
fieldverb
To catch or stop a ball and throw it to another player, especially in baseball or cricket.
The player fielded the ball quickly and threw it to first base.
To deal with or respond to a question or request.
She fielded questions from the audience after her presentation.
To deploy or send out a team or individual to participate in a competition or event.
The school fielded a strong team for the annual debate competition.
fieldadjective
Carried out, situated, or working in the natural environment rather than in a laboratory, office, or headquarters.
Field observations provided invaluable data for the ecology study.