net

UK
/nɛt/
US
/nɛt/

Translations

netnoun
nets
pl
UK
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US
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filetObjet fait de mailles, notamment pour la pêche ou le sport.
The fisherman cast his net into the sea, hoping for a good catch.
Le pêcheur a jeté son filet dans la mer, en espérant une bonne prise.
réseauSens figuré : ensemble d'éléments, de personnes ou de structures interconnectés.
The company has a vast net of suppliers and distributors around the world.
L'entreprise dispose d'un vaste réseau de fournisseurs et de distributeurs dans le monde entier.
Additional translations
netEmploi nominal en comptabilité ou en finance : montant net, le net.
filetDans certains sports, la cible ou le filet lui-même.
netverb
netted
Past Simple
netted
Past Participle
netting
Gerund
UK
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US
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fileterSens de pêche : capturer au filet.
The fishermen net a large number of fish every morning.
Les pêcheurs filetent un grand nombre de poissons chaque matin.
marquerSens sportif : inscrire un but.
She netted the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.
Elle a marqué le but victorieux dans les dernières minutes du match.
Additional translations
rapporterSens financier : générer un bénéfice net.
grillagerSens : couvrir ou entourer d'un filet, d'une maille ou d'un grillage.
netadjective
netter
Comp.
nettest
Super.
UK
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US
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netSens courant en contexte financier ou général : « net », « final », « après déductions ». Accord en genre et en nombre selon le nom.
The company reported a net profit of $2 million for the quarter.
L'entreprise a déclaré un bénéfice net de 2 millions de dollars pour le trimestre.
netSens descriptif : « en filet », « en maille ». Accord en genre et en nombre selon le nom.
She wore a pair of delicate net gloves to the party.
Elle portait une paire de gants en filet délicats à la fête.
netadverb
netAprès déductions : salaire, montant ou somme « net(te) ». Invariable en usage adverbial.
She was paid $3,000 net for the project.
Elle a été payée 3 000 dollars net pour le projet.
Synonyms
on balance
in the end
all told
after deductions
net of
in total

Definitions

netnoun
A piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or similar material, used typically for catching fish or other animals.
The fisherman cast his net into the sea, hoping for a good catch.
A structure consisting of a net supported on a frame, used in various games, especially tennis, badminton, or volleyball, to divide the playing area and catch the ball or shuttlecock.
She hit the tennis ball over the net with a powerful serve.
A system or network of interconnected people or things.
The company has a vast net of suppliers and distributors around the world.
The amount remaining after certain deductions, such as taxes or expenses, have been made.
After all the expenses were deducted, his net income was significantly lower than expected.
In certain sports, the goal itself or a successful shot that scores a goal.
He put the ball into the net with a brilliant header.
netverb
To catch or ensnare something using a net.
The fishermen net a large number of fish every morning.
To earn or gain as a net profit.
The company managed to net a substantial profit last quarter.
To score a goal in sports, especially in soccer or hockey.
She netted the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.
To cover or enclose with a net.
They netted the garden to protect the plants from birds.
netadjective
Remaining after all deductions, such as taxes or expenses, have been made.
The company reported a net profit of $2 million for the quarter.
Final or overall, especially after all factors have been considered.
The net effect of the policy changes was an increase in productivity.
Made of or resembling an open fabric or mesh like that of a net.
She wore a pair of delicate net gloves to the party.
netadverb
After all deductions have been made; free of taxes, expenses, or other charges.
She was paid $3,000 net for the project.