Translations

fitverb

fits

fit
Past Simple
fit
Past Participle
fitting
Gerund
UK
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US
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adapterPour rendre quelque chose compatible avec des besoins ou des spécifications.
They need to fit the equipment to the new specifications.
Ils doivent adapter l’équipement aux nouvelles spécifications.
installerPour mettre quelque chose en place ou le fixer à un endroit précis.
He fitted the new lock onto the door.
Il a installé la nouvelle serrure sur la porte.
équiperPour munir quelqu’un ou quelque chose d’un équipement.
They fitted the house with new smoke detectors.
Ils ont équipé la maison de nouveaux détecteurs de fumée.
convenirPour ce qui est approprié ou adapté à une personne, une situation ou un but.
This job fits him well because of his skills.
Ce travail lui convient bien en raison de ses compétences.
allerPour la taille ou l’ajustement d’un vêtement ou d’un objet.
The dress fits her perfectly.
La robe lui va parfaitement.
fitnoun

fits

pl

fits
pl
UK
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US
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criseEn particulier dans le contexte médical.
He had a fit and was rushed to the hospital for immediate care.
Il a eu une crise et a été conduit d’urgence à l’hôpital.
crise de colèrePour une explosion soudaine de colère ou d’agacement.
He threw a fit when he found out his car had been towed.
Il a eu une crise de colère quand il a appris que sa voiture avait été remorquée.
coupePour la manière dont un vêtement tombe ou s’ajuste.
The fit of the dress was perfect, hugging her curves in all the right places.
La coupe de la robe était parfaite et épousait ses formes aux bons endroits.
accèsPour une manifestation soudaine d’émotion ou d’activité.
She had a fit of laughter that lasted several minutes.
Elle a eu un accès de rire qui a duré plusieurs minutes.
Additional translations
convulsionTerme médical plus précis.

Definitions

fitverb
To be of the right size and shape for someone or something.
The dress fits her perfectly.
To be suitable or appropriate for someone or something.
This job fits him well because of his skills.
To adjust or make something suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
They need to fit the equipment to the new specifications.
To insert or fix something into a particular place or position.
He fitted the new lock onto the door.
To equip or supply (someone or something) with a particular item or items.
They fitted the house with new smoke detectors.
fitnoun
A sudden attack or convulsion, such as an epileptic seizure.
He had a fit and was rushed to the hospital for immediate care.
A sudden burst of emotion or activity.
She had a fit of laughter that lasted several minutes.
The way in which something fits, especially the degree of tightness or looseness.
The fit of the dress was perfect, hugging her curves in all the right places.
A sudden outburst of anger or annoyance.
He threw a fit when he found out his car had been towed.