perks

UK
/pɜːks/
US
/pɜrks/

Translations

perknoun

perks

pl

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.
perkverb

perks

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.
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.
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.
Additional translations
faire percolerPour le café, registre concret et technique.

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.