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prime

UK
/praɪm/
US
/praɪm/

Translations

primenoun
primes
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apogéeSens le plus courant pour la période de plus grande vigueur ou réussite.
He was in his prime when he won the championship.
Il était à son apogée lorsqu'il a remporté le championnat.
nombre premierMathématiques.
The number 7 is a prime.
Le nombre 7 est un nombre premier.
apogéeSens d'état ou de période la plus favorable, le plus souvent littéraire.
The prime of the day is usually around noon.
L'apogée de la journée se situe généralement vers midi.
objectif à focale fixePhotographie.
He carried only a 50 mm prime for the portrait session.
Il n'a emporté qu'un objectif à focale fixe de 50 mm pour la séance portrait.
Additional translations
primeSigne typographique et mathématique.
Synonyms
best
peak
pinnacle
top
zenith
primeverb
primed
Past Simple
primed
Past Participle
priming
Gerund
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préparerSens général: mettre dans de bonnes dispositions avant une action.
The coach primed the team for the championship game with an intense training session.
L'entraîneur a préparé l'équipe pour le match de championnat avec une séance d'entraînement intense.
apprêterPeinture, revêtement.
Before painting the walls, she primed them to ensure the paint would adhere properly.
Avant de peindre les murs, elle les a apprêtés pour que la peinture adhère correctement.
amorcerArmes à feu; usage technique.
The soldier primed his rifle before heading out on patrol.
Le soldat a amorcé son fusil avant de partir en patrouille.
préparerSens psychologique ou pédagogique; rendre réceptif.
The teacher primed the students with questions to get them thinking about the topic.
L'enseignant a préparé les élèves avec des questions pour les faire réfléchir au sujet.
Synonyms
prepare
ready
set up
prime up
primeadjective
more prime
Comp.
most prime
Super.
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excellentQualifie une qualité supérieure; souvent employé pour un lieu ou un produit.
The prime location of the hotel made it a popular choice for tourists.
L'excellent emplacement de l'hôtel en a fait un choix populaire pour les touristes.
The prime objective of the meeting was to discuss the budget.
L'objectif principal de la réunion était de discuter du budget.
premierSens de rang, d'ordre ou de qualité mathématique.
The prime minister attended the international summit.
Le premier ministre a assisté au sommet international.
premierEn mathématiques, pour un entier.
Since 13 is a prime number, it cannot be divided evenly by any number other than 1 and 13.
Puisque 13 est un nombre premier, il ne peut pas être divisé exactement par un autre nombre que 1 et 13.
premierAu sens d'antériorité dans l'ordre ou le temps.
The prime cause of the accident was a faulty brake line.
La cause première de l'accident était une conduite de frein défectueuse.
Synonyms
primary
main
principal
chief
foremost
dominant
paramount
essential
key
leading
Antonyms
secondary
inferior

Definitions

primenoun
The period in life when a person is at their peak of health, strength, or success.
He was in his prime when he won the championship.
A number that is greater than 1 and has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.
The number 7 is a prime.
The most active, thriving, or satisfying stage or period.
The prime of the day is usually around noon.
A symbol (′) used to denote a derivative or to distinguish between similar items.
In mathematics, f′(x) is the first derivative of the function f(x).
Photography: a fixed-focal-length camera lens, as distinguished from a zoom lens.
He carried only a 50 mm prime for the portrait session.
primeverb
To prepare or make ready for a particular purpose or operation.
The coach primed the team for the championship game with an intense training session.
To apply a first layer of paint or other substance to a surface as a base for further coats.
Before painting the walls, she primed them to ensure the paint would adhere properly.
To supply a firearm with powder or a charge so it is ready to fire.
The soldier primed his rifle before heading out on patrol.
To stimulate or prepare someone to respond in a particular way.
The teacher primed the students with questions to get them thinking about the topic.
primeadjective
Of the best possible quality; excellent.
The prime location of the hotel made it a popular choice for tourists.
Most important; chief.
The prime objective of the meeting was to discuss the budget.
Having the highest rank or authority.
The prime minister attended the international summit.
Mathematics: (of an integer) having exactly two positive divisors, 1 and itself; not composite.
Since 13 is a prime number, it cannot be divided evenly by any number other than 1 and 13.
Occurring first in order or time; earliest, original.
The prime cause of the accident was a faulty brake line.
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