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fittingnoun
fittings
pl
UK
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/
Translations
raccordTechnique, surtout pour la plomberie, les conduites ou les pièces de connexion.
The mechanic replaced a leaking fuel-line fitting.
Le mécanicien a remplacé un raccord de conduite de carburant qui fuyait.
essayagePour l’essai d’un vêtement afin de vérifier la taille ou l’ajustement.
She went to the tailor for a fitting to ensure the dress was the right size.
Elle est allée chez le tailleur pour un essayage afin de vérifier que la robe était à la bonne taille.
installationPour l’action ou le processus de mettre en place, ajuster ou poser quelque chose.
The fitting of the new kitchen took several days to complete.
L’installation de la nouvelle cuisine a pris plusieurs jours.
Definitions
A small component or piece of hardware used to connect, secure, or attach parts of equipment, pipework, or furniture.
The mechanic replaced a leaking fuel-line fitting.
An occasion when clothes are tried on to see if they fit properly.
She went to the tailor for a fitting to ensure the dress was the right size.
The action or process of fitting something.
The fitting of the new kitchen took several days to complete.
Synonyms
attachment
accessory
component
part
piece
fixture
fittingadjective
more fitting
Comp.
most fitting
Super.
UK
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/
Translations
appropriéS’emploie pour dire qu’une chose est convenable ou adaptée à la situation.
Her choice of attire was fitting for the formal event.
Son choix de tenue était approprié pour l’événement officiel.
Additional translations
adaptéVariante courante dans un registre neutre pour exprimer l’adéquation.
Definitions
Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
Her choice of attire was fitting for the formal event.
Synonyms
appropriate
suitable
proper
apt
relevant
befitting
congruous
compatible
harmonious
seemly
Antonyms
unfitting
inappropriate
unsuitable
fittinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/
Marks the morphological present participle of the verb "fit" used adjectivally or in participial phrases.
Translations
de fixationEmploi attributif dans un contexte technique; peut aussi se rendre selon le contexte par « de montage ».
The fitting brackets must be screwed into the wall before the shelf can be hung.
Les supports de fixation doivent être vissés au mur avant que l’étagère puisse être accrochée.
Definitions
Present participle of "fit" used attributively to describe something that is in the process of being installed, adjusted, or made to fit.
The fitting brackets must be screwed into the wall before the shelf can be hung.
fitverb

fitting

Gerund

fit
Past Simple
fit
Past Participle
fitting
Gerund
UK
/fɪt/
US
/fɪt/
Translations
allerPour la taille ou l’ajustement d’un vêtement ou d’un objet.
The dress fits her perfectly.
La robe lui va parfaitement.
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.
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
suit
match
adapt
conform
adjust
accommodate
tailor
align
fitadjective
Definitions
In good health, especially because of regular physical exercise.
She is very fit and can run a marathon without any difficulty.
Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
The dress was fit for the occasion, making her look elegant and stylish.
Having the necessary qualities or skills to do something.
He is fit to lead the team due to his extensive experience and knowledge.
Physically attractive, especially in a sexually appealing way (chiefly British, informal).
I think the new maths teacher is really fit.
fitnoun
Definitions
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.
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