iron

UK
/ˈaɪən/
US
/ˈaɪərn/

Translations

ironnoun
irons
pl
ferMétal; emploi courant et nom du métal.
The bridge was constructed using iron to ensure its durability.
Le pont a été construit en fer pour garantir sa durabilité.
ferEn chimie : l’élément Fe.
Iron is one of the most abundant elements in the Earth's crust.
Le fer est l’un des éléments les plus abondants de la croûte terrestre.
fer à repasserAppareil ménager pour repasser le linge.
She used an iron to smooth out the creases in her shirt.
Elle a utilisé un fer à repasser pour lisser les plis de sa chemise.
ferAu golf : un club appelé « fer ».
He selected a seven iron for his approach shot to the green.
Il a choisi un fer 7 pour son coup d’approche vers le green.
fersAu pluriel, les chaînes ou menottes métalliques.
The fugitive was brought to court in irons.
Le fugitif a été amené au tribunal en fers.
Additional translations
ferObjet ou pièce en fer; emploi plus rare selon le contexte.
Synonyms
cast iron
iron ore
ironverb
ironed
Past Simple
ironed
Past Participle
ironing
Gerund
UK
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US
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repasserPour les vêtements, le linge, etc.
She decided to iron her shirt before the meeting to ensure it looked crisp and neat.
Elle a décidé de repasser sa chemise avant la réunion pour qu’elle soit nette et impeccable.
ironadjective
UK
/ˈaɪ.ən/
US
/ˈaɪ.ɚn/
de ferPour exprimer la matière ou, au figuré, la force et la dureté.
She had an iron will that helped her overcome all obstacles.
Elle avait une volonté de fer qui l’a aidée à surmonter tous les obstacles.
Additional translations
inflexibleAu figuré : intransigeant, rigide.

Definitions

ironnoun
A strong, hard magnetic silvery-gray metal, often used to make tools and structures.
The bridge was constructed using iron to ensure its durability.
A handheld device with a flat, heated surface used to press clothes to remove wrinkles.
She used an iron to smooth out the creases in her shirt.
A golf club with a flat, angled face, used for hitting the ball short distances.
He selected a seven iron for his approach shot to the green.
A tool or implement made of iron, especially a horseshoe.
The blacksmith crafted a new iron for the horse's hoof.
Restraints such as shackles or handcuffs, typically made of metal and fastened around a prisoner’s ankles or wrists (usually plural).
The fugitive was brought to court in irons.
The chemical element with symbol Fe and atomic number 26.
Iron is one of the most abundant elements in the Earth's crust.
ironverb
To smooth or press clothes, sheets, etc., with a heated iron.
She decided to iron her shirt before the meeting to ensure it looked crisp and neat.
To resolve or work out problems or difficulties.
The team met to iron out the details of the project before the deadline.
ironadjective
Resembling iron in strength, firmness, or durability.
She had an iron will that helped her overcome all obstacles.
Relating to or made of iron.
The iron gate was both imposing and secure.
Unyielding or inflexible in attitude or behavior.
His iron resolve made him a formidable opponent in negotiations.