mated

UK
/ˈmeɪtɪd/
US
/ˈmeɪtɪd/

Translations

matedadjective
more mated
Comp.
most mated
Super.
UK
/ˈmeɪtɪd/
US
/ˈmeɪtɪd/
assortiSe dit d’éléments mis en paire ou correspondant l’un à l’autre.
The mated socks were neatly folded in the drawer.
Les chaussettes assorties étaient soigneusement pliées dans le tiroir.
accoupléSe dit d’animaux qui se sont accouplés ou qui ont formé un couple de reproduction.
The biologist observed the mated birds returning to their nest.
Le biologiste a observé les oiseaux accouplés revenir à leur nid.
matAu jeu d’échecs.
After a spectacular queen sacrifice, Black was mated in three moves.
Après un spectaculaire sacrifice de dame, les Noirs ont été matés en trois coups.
Additional translations
appariéEmploi neutre ou technique pour des éléments mis en correspondance par paire.
mateverb

mated

Past Simple

mated
Past Simple
mated
Past Participle
mating
Gerund
UK
/meɪt/
US
/meɪt/
accouplerSens biologique ou d'élevage.
The zookeepers decided to mate the pandas in the spring.
Les soigneurs du zoo ont décidé d'accoupler les pandas au printemps.
apparierTechnique ou mécanique.
The engineer had to mate the two components to complete the assembly.
L'ingénieur a dû apparier les deux composants pour terminer l'assemblage.
Additional translations
materAu jeu d'échecs.
matepast participle

mated

appariéQui est associé ou ajusté pour former une unité.
The engineer inspected the mated components for any gaps.
L'ingénieur a inspecté les composants appariés pour détecter d'éventuels interstices.

Definitions

matedadjective
Paired or matched with a corresponding item or partner.
The mated socks were neatly folded in the drawer.
Having paired for breeding; having copulated.
The biologist observed the mated birds returning to their nest.
Defeated by checkmate in a game of chess.
After a spectacular queen sacrifice, Black was mated in three moves.
mateverb
To bring together a male and a female for breeding purposes.
The zookeepers decided to mate the pandas in the spring.
To copulate or engage in sexual reproduction.
The birds mate during the early months of the year.
To pair or join together, especially in a mechanical or technical context.
The engineer had to mate the two components to complete the assembly.
To defeat an opponent at chess by delivering checkmate.
She mated her opponent with a surprise queen sacrifice.
matepast participle
Paired or fitted together so as to match or function as a unit.
The engineer inspected the mated components for any gaps.