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foam

UK
/fəʊm/
US
/foʊm/

Translations

foamnoun
foams
pl
The waves crashed against the shore, leaving a trail of white foam on the sand.
Les vagues se sont brisées sur le rivage, laissant une traînée de mousse blanche sur le sable.
moussePour les matériaux légers en plastique ou en caoutchouc.
The mattress is made of memory foam, which conforms to the shape of your body.
Le matelas est en mousse à mémoire de forme, qui épouse la forme de votre corps.
Additional translations
écumeSurtout pour la mousse de mer ou l’écume à la surface de l’eau.
Synonyms
bubbles
mousse
scum
spume
lather
froth
foamverb
foamed
Past Simple
foamed
Past Participle
foaming
Gerund
UK
/fəʊm/
US
/foʊm/
The waves began to foam as they crashed against the rocks.
Les vagues ont commencé à mousser en s’écrasant contre les rochers.
Additional translations
écumer de rageEmploi figuré, surtout avec une forte colère.
écumerS’emploie surtout pour une mousse abondante, notamment à la bouche ou en surface.
Synonyms
effervesce
spume
bubbles
froth
foamadjective
UK
/fəʊm/
US
/foʊm/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something made of or containing foam (e.g., "foam rubber").
en mousseS’emploie surtout pour des matériaux ou des produits.
Foam insulation boards are popular in energy-efficient buildings.
Les panneaux isolants en mousse sont populaires dans les bâtiments à haute efficacité énergétique.

Definitions

foamnoun
A mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation.
The waves crashed against the shore, leaving a trail of white foam on the sand.
A lightweight form of rubber or plastic made by solidifying liquid foam, used for insulation or to make items such as furniture.
The mattress is made of memory foam, which conforms to the shape of your body.
A frothy substance, especially one used in cleaning or cosmetic products.
She applied a generous amount of shaving foam before using the razor.
foamverb
To form or produce a mass of small bubbles or froth on the surface of a liquid.
The waves began to foam as they crashed against the rocks.
To emit or discharge foam.
The dog foamed at the mouth after eating something it shouldn't have.
To become agitated or excited, often in an angry or passionate manner.
He began to foam with rage when he heard the news.
foamadjective
Made of or containing foam.
Foam insulation boards are popular in energy-efficient buildings.
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