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perk

UK
/pɜːk/
US
/pɜrk/

Translations

perknoun
perks
pl
UK
/pɜːk/
US
/pɜrk/
avantageSurtout au pluriel pour parler des avantages liés à un emploi.
One of the perks of working at the company is the free gym membership.
L’un des avantages de travailler dans cette entreprise est l’abonnement gratuit à la salle de sport.
Additional translations
café percoléEmploi familier, surtout dans un contexte américain ancien ou dialectal.
gratificationRécompense ou somme supplémentaire versée à un employé.
Synonyms
advantage
benefit
privilege
extra
fringe benefit
bonus
perkverb
perked
Past Simple
perked
Past Participle
perking
Gerund
UK
/pɜːk/
US
/pɝk/
rehausserPour améliorer ou égayer quelque chose en y ajoutant un élément supplémentaire.
He decided to perk up the room with some fresh flowers.
Il a décidé de rehausser la pièce avec des fleurs fraîches.
se remonterS’emploie souvent dans l’expression « perk up » au sens de redevenir plus vif ou de meilleure humeur.
She began to perk up after hearing the good news.
Elle a commencé à se remonter après avoir entendu la bonne nouvelle.
dresserPour une partie du corps, notamment les oreilles ou la tête.
The dog perked its ears at the sound of the doorbell.
Le chien a dressé les oreilles au son de la sonnette.
Additional translations
faire percolerPour le café, registre concret et technique.
Synonyms
brighten
lift
cheer
revitalize
invigorate
perk up
perkadjective
perker
Comp.
perkest
Super.
UK
/pɜːk/
US
/pɝk/
Archaic; still encountered in literary contexts meaning 'jaunty, lively, smart in appearance'
pimpantSe dit d’une apparence vive, soignée ou coquette.
She wore a perk little cap that matched her cheerful mood.
Elle portait une petite casquette pimpante qui allait bien avec sa bonne humeur.

Definitions

perknoun
A benefit or advantage that comes with a job or position, often in addition to salary.
One of the perks of working at the company is the free gym membership.
An additional payment or gratuity given to an employee.
The holiday bonus was a nice perk for the staff.
Percolated coffee, especially when considered informally as a beverage.
He poured himself a mug of hot perk before heading to work.
perkverb
To become more lively or cheerful.
She began to perk up after hearing the good news.
To raise or lift something, especially the head, in a lively or alert manner.
The dog perked its ears at the sound of the doorbell.
To improve or enhance something, often by adding something extra.
He decided to perk up the room with some fresh flowers.
To percolate, especially of coffee while it is brewing.
The coffee was already perking on the stove when she woke up.
perkadjective
Jaunty, lively, or smart in appearance.
She wore a perk little cap that matched her cheerful mood.
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