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paper

UK
/ˈpeɪ.pə/
US
/ˈpeɪ.pɚ/

Translations

papernoun
papers
pl
UK
/ˈpeɪ.pə/
US
/ˈpeɪ.pɚ/
She wrote her notes on a piece of paper.
Elle a écrit ses notes sur une feuille de papier.
He reads the morning paper with his coffee.
Il lit le journal du matin en buvant son café.
dissertationSurtout dans le contexte universitaire.
She submitted her final paper for the history class.
Elle a rendu sa dissertation finale pour le cours d'histoire.
épreuveDans le contexte des examens.
The students were nervous about the math paper they had to take.
Les étudiants étaient nerveux à propos de l'épreuve de mathématiques qu'ils devaient passer.
papiersAu pluriel, pour des documents officiels ou administratifs.
He signed the papers to finalize the sale of the house.
Il a signé les papiers pour finaliser la vente de la maison.
billetsPour l'argent sous forme de billets de banque.
He prefers to carry paper instead of coins.
Il préfère avoir des billets plutôt que des pièces.
articleDans le contexte académique ou scientifique.
Their paper on renewable energy storage appeared in a leading scientific journal.
Leur article sur le stockage des énergies renouvelables est paru dans une grande revue scientifique.
papier peint
They selected a vintage floral paper for the nursery walls.
Ils ont choisi un papier peint fleuri vintage pour les murs de la chambre d'enfant.
Synonyms
sheet
document
article
manuscript
report
letter
form
page
card
papyrus
paperverb
papered
Past Simple
papered
Past Participle
papering
Gerund
UK
/ˈpeɪpə/
US
/ˈpeɪpər/
tapisserSe dit surtout pour tapisser avec du papier peint.
They decided to paper the living room with a floral design.
Ils ont décidé de tapisser le salon avec un motif floral.
masquerSouvent dans l'expression « paper over ».
Management tried to paper over the differences between the teams before the merger.
La direction a essayé de masquer les différences entre les équipes avant la fusion.
placarderPour couvrir un lieu d'affiches ou de feuilles.
Activists papered the city center with campaign posters overnight.
Des militants ont placardé le centre-ville d'affiches de campagne pendant la nuit.
Synonyms
wallpaper
paper over
cover
cover up
line
wrap
sheet
paste
coat
mask
conceal
gloss over
document
record
file
register
Antonyms
uncover
expose
strip
remove
paperadjective
UK
/ˈpeɪ.pə/
US
/ˈpeɪ.pɚ/
Used both attributively and predicatively; describes something made of paper or figuratively weak/insubstantial.
en papier
She waved a paper fan to cool herself.
Elle agitait un éventail en papier pour se rafraîchir.
Additional translations
de papierAu sens figuré, pour dire « faible », « purement théorique » ou « sans consistance ».
Synonyms
papery
cardboard
documented
written
official
formal
theoretical
nominal
de jure
notional
Antonyms
digital
electronic
pаpernoun

paper

papers
pl
She folded the letter on a sheet of white paper.
Elle a plié la lettre sur une feuille de papier blanc.
articleAu sens d’article scientifique ou universitaire publié dans une revue.
She presented her paper on climate change at the symposium.
Elle a présenté son article sur le changement climatique au symposium.
Additional translations
journalAu sens de « newspaper » ; le plus souvent dans un registre courant.
communicationAu sens de présentation ou contribution académique donnée lors d’une conférence.
Synonyms
sheet
document
manuscript
article
essay
report
study
paperback (rare)
journal
newspaper
periodical
pamphlet
leaflet
handout
form
file
copy
write-up
composition
bill
banknote
note
pаperverb

paper

papered
Past Simple
papered
Past Participle
papering
Gerund
tapisserAu sens de recouvrir de papier peint.
They decided to paper the living room with a floral design.
Ils ont décidé de tapisser le salon d’un motif floral.
dissimulerAu sens figuré : masquer un problème ou en atténuer l’importance.
The company tried to paper over the financial discrepancies in their report.
L’entreprise a essayé de dissimuler les écarts financiers dans son rapport.
placarderAu sens de recouvrir un lieu d’affiches ou de prospectus.
The band papered the town with posters for their upcoming concert.
Le groupe a placardé la ville d’affiches pour son prochain concert.
Synonyms
document
record
report
register
pаperadjective

paper

more paper
Comp.
most paper
Super.
Used attributively (e.g., "paper bag"), and figuratively ("paper profits")
en papier
He packed his lunch in a paper bag.
Il a emballé son déjeuner dans un sac en papier.
fictifAu sens de résultat ou de réalité seulement apparents, sans valeur concrète.
The company showed a paper profit that vanished after the audit.
L’entreprise a affiché un bénéfice fictif qui a disparu après l’audit.
Synonyms
papery
paper-thin
flimsy
thin
insubstantial
fragile
lightweight
delicate
superficial
nominal
theoretical
formal
token

Definitions

papernoun
A material made from cellulose pulp, derived mainly from wood, rags, and certain grasses, and processed into thin sheets used for writing, printing, or wrapping.
She wrote her notes on a piece of paper.
A newspaper or journal, especially one that is published daily or weekly.
He reads the morning paper with his coffee.
An essay or dissertation, especially one written by a student as an assignment.
She submitted her final paper for the history class.
A set of examination questions to be answered at one sitting.
The students were nervous about the math paper they had to take.
A document, especially one that is official or legal.
He signed the papers to finalize the sale of the house.
Money in the form of banknotes; paper currency.
He prefers to carry paper instead of coins.
A published scholarly article presenting original research, analysis, or review of a subject.
Their paper on renewable energy storage appeared in a leading scientific journal.
Wallpaper used to cover and decorate the interior walls of a building.
They selected a vintage floral paper for the nursery walls.
paperverb
To cover or decorate a surface with wallpaper.
They decided to paper the living room with a floral design.
To conceal flaws or disagreements by superficially covering them, typically in the phrasal verb "paper over".
Management tried to paper over the differences between the teams before the merger.
To plaster or litter (a place) with posters, flyers, or other sheets of paper.
Activists papered the city center with campaign posters overnight.
paperadjective
Made of paper.
She waved a paper fan to cool herself.
Figuratively weak, flimsy, or existing only in theory; easily overcome.
Their so-called alliance proved to be a paper construct that crumbled under pressure.
pаpernoun
A thin material made from wood pulp, cloth, or other fibrous substances, pressed into sheets and used for writing, printing, wrapping, etc.
She folded the letter on a sheet of white paper.
A newspaper.
Have you seen the headlines in the morning paper?
An essay or scholarly article, especially one read at an academic conference or published in a journal.
She presented her paper on climate change at the symposium.
pаperverb
To cover or decorate with wallpaper.
They decided to paper the living room with a floral design.
To cover up or gloss over a problem or issue.
The company tried to paper over the financial discrepancies in their report.
To distribute or post flyers or posters in an area.
The band papered the town with posters for their upcoming concert.
pаperadjective
Made of or consisting of paper.
He packed his lunch in a paper bag.
Existing only in theory or on written documents; not real or practical.
The company showed a paper profit that vanished after the audit.
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