papers

UK
/ˈpeɪ.pəz/
US
/ˈpeɪ.pɚz/

Translations

papernoun

papers

pl

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.
pаpernoun

papers

pl

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.
paperverb

papers

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.
pаperverb

papers

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.