Translations

packnoun
packs
pl
UK
/pæk/
US
/pæk/
The pack of wolves moved silently through the forest.
La meute de loups avançait silencieusement dans la forêt.
paquetPour un ensemble d’articles emballés ensemble.
She bought a pack of gum at the store.
Elle a acheté un paquet de chewing-gum au magasin.
sac à dosPour un bagage porté sur le dos.
He slung his pack over his shoulder and set off on the trail.
Il a jeté son sac à dos sur l’épaule et s’est mis en route sur le sentier.
paquet de cartes
He shuffled the pack of cards before dealing them out.
Il a battu le paquet de cartes avant de les distribuer.
compresseSens médical ou thérapeutique.
Apply an ice pack to the injury to reduce swelling.
Appliquez une compresse de glace sur la blessure pour réduire le gonflement.
banquisePour une masse compacte de glace de mer.
The vessel struggled to break through the thick pack of ice.
Le navire a eu du mal à percer la banquise épaisse.
Additional translations
bandeSens collectif, souvent avec une nuance péjorative.
packverb
packed
Past Simple
packed
Past Participle
packing
Gerund
UK
/pæk/
US
/pæk/
emballerPour remplir un contenant ou un espace avec des objets.
She packed her suitcase with clothes for the trip.
Elle a emballé sa valise avec des vêtements pour le voyage.
faire ses bagagesPour préparer des affaires pour un voyage.
We need to pack our camping gear before we leave for the weekend.
Nous devons faire nos bagages avant de partir pour le week-end avec notre matériel de camping.
tasserPour comprimer ou presser fortement.
The snow was packed down by the weight of the skiers.
La neige a été tassée sous le poids des skieurs.
remplirPour occuper un lieu avec beaucoup de monde.
The concert hall was packed with fans eager to see the band perform.
La salle de concert était remplie de fans impatients de voir le groupe jouer.
Additional translations
porterSurtout pour une arme, portée habituellement.
concentrerPour exprimer une forte intensité sous une forme compacte.
packadjective
UK
/pæk/
US
/pæk/
Attributive noun use (pack animal, pack ice) is treated in dictionary tradition as an adjective.
de bâtPour un animal utilisé pour porter des charges.
They rented several pack animals for the mountain trek.
Ils ont loué plusieurs animaux de bât pour la randonnée en montagne.
de banquiseRelatif à une masse compacte de glace de mer.
A ship designed for pack navigation can withstand pressure from pack ice.
Un navire conçu pour la navigation dans la banquise peut résister à la pression de la glace de mer.

Definitions

packnoun
A group of animals, such as wolves or dogs, that live and hunt together.
The pack of wolves moved silently through the forest.
A collection of items, often of the same kind, that are packaged together.
She bought a pack of gum at the store.
A group of people, especially those who are perceived as a collective or unit.
The pack of journalists gathered outside the courthouse.
A bundle of material, such as a backpack or a parcel, that is carried on the back.
He slung his pack over his shoulder and set off on the trail.
A set of playing cards.
He shuffled the pack of cards before dealing them out.
A compress or protective wrap applied to the body, especially for therapeutic purposes.
Apply an ice pack to the injury to reduce swelling.
A large mass or layer of something compacted together, especially floating pieces of sea ice.
The vessel struggled to break through the thick pack of ice.
packverb
To fill a container or space with items, especially for storage or transport.
She packed her suitcase with clothes for the trip.
To prepare and arrange items for a journey or trip.
We need to pack our camping gear before we leave for the weekend.
To compress or press together tightly.
The snow was packed down by the weight of the skiers.
To fill a venue or space with people.
The concert hall was packed with fans eager to see the band perform.
To carry or wear (something, especially a firearm) habitually.
The detective always packs a revolver.
To contain or deliver (a large amount of something) in a compact form.
The small speaker packs an impressive punch.
packadjective
Designed for carrying loads or relating to a pack used for transport or storage.
They rented several pack animals for the mountain trek.
Relating to, consisting of, or resembling a dense layer or mass, especially of ice.
A ship designed for pack navigation can withstand pressure from pack ice.