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overlay

/ˈəʊvəleɪ/

/ˈoʊvərleɪ/

overlaynoun

overlays

/ˈəʊvəleɪ/

/ˈoʊvərleɪ/

Translations

superpositionSens général et technique pour une couche ou un élément placé au-dessus d’un autre.

The artist added an overlay of transparent paint to give the painting a glossy finish.

L’artiste a ajouté une superposition de peinture transparente pour donner à l’œuvre une finition brillante.

Additional translations

couchePour une couche décorative ou protectrice appliquée sur une surface.

incrustationEn informatique et en multimédia, pour un élément graphique affiché par-dessus une image ou un écran.

Definitions

A covering or layer that is placed on top of something else.

The artist added an overlay of transparent paint to give the painting a glossy finish.

A decorative or protective layer applied to a surface.

The table had a lace overlay to protect it from scratches.

A graphical element that is superimposed on a screen or image.

The video game featured an overlay displaying the player's health and score.

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overlayverb

overlaid

Past Simple

overlaid

Past Participle

overlaying

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈleɪ/

/ˌoʊvərˈleɪ/

Translations

recouvrirSens courant : couvrir une surface d’une autre matière.

The artist decided to overlay the canvas with a thin layer of gold leaf.

L’artiste a décidé de recouvrir la toile d’une fine couche de feuille d’or.

Additional translations

superposerPour ajouter une couche, un texte ou des données au-dessus d’un contenu existant.

incrusterEmployé surtout pour la vidéo, l’image et l’édition multimédia.

Definitions

To cover the surface of something with a layer of another material.

The artist decided to overlay the canvas with a thin layer of gold leaf.

To add information or data on top of existing information, often in a visual format.

The software allows you to overlay text on images for better presentation.

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overlayadjective

/ˌəʊvəˈleɪ/

/ˌoʊvərˈleɪ/

Used attributively, e.g., "overlay network", to describe something that functions as or relates to an overlay.

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superposéSe dit d’un élément placé au-dessus d’une autre couche, notamment en interface et en design.

The overlay menu provides quick access to the main settings.

Le menu superposé donne un accès rapide aux principaux réglages.

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Placed on or relating to a layer that lies over another surface for decorative, functional, or informational purposes.

The overlay menu provides quick access to the main settings.

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overlieverb

overlay

Past Simple

overlay

Past Simple

overlain

Past Participle

overlying

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈlaɪ/

/ˌoʊvərˈlaɪ/

Translations

recouvrir

The new layer of paint will overlie the old one.

La nouvelle couche de peinture recouvrira l'ancienne.

Additional translations

étoufferEn parlant surtout d’un bébé ou d’une personne couchée sur quelqu’un.

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To lie on top of something.

The new layer of paint will overlie the old one.

To suffocate by lying on top of (someone), especially a baby.

The mother feared she might overlie her infant during the night.

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lie over