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props

UK
/prɒps/
US
/prɑps/
props up

Translations

propsnoun
props
pl
UK
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US
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accessoiresau théâtre et au cinéma
The director asked the crew to arrange the props before the rehearsal started.
Le réalisateur a demandé à l’équipe de disposer les accessoires avant le début de la répétition.
élogesfamilier, pour marquer l’admiration ou le mérite accordé à quelqu’un
She deserves props for organizing such a successful event.
Elle mérite des éloges pour avoir organisé un événement aussi réussi.
Synonyms
braces
supports
stays
propshafts
scaffolding
framework
aids
propsinterjection
UK
/prɒps/
US
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Slang exclamation used to express approval or give credit.
Additional translations
Bravofamilier, pour exprimer l’approbation ou rendre hommage à quelqu’un
propnoun

props

pl

props
pl
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US
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pilierAu rugby.
The loosehead prop was substituted after sustaining an injury.
Le pilier gauche a été remplacé après s’être blessé.
étaiDans le bâtiment ou les travaux souterrains.
The miners installed wooden props to prevent the tunnel from collapsing.
Les mineurs ont installé des étais en bois pour empêcher le tunnel de s’effondrer.
accessoireAu théâtre et au cinéma.
The director asked the stage crew to bring in the prop for the next scene.
Le réalisateur a demandé à l’équipe de scène d’apporter l’accessoire pour la scène suivante.
soutienAu sens figuré, personne ou chose qui apporte un appui essentiel.
He was a prop to his family during difficult times.
Il a été un soutien pour sa famille dans les moments difficiles.
héliceAbréviation de propeller.
The mechanic checked the prop to ensure it was functioning properly before the flight.
Le mécanicien a vérifié l’hélice pour s’assurer qu’elle fonctionnait correctement avant le vol.
Synonyms
stanchion
prop-up
strut
stay
support
brace
post
column
propverb

props

propped
Past Simple
propped
Past Participle
propping
Gerund
UK
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US
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soutenirAu sens figuré; souvent dans la locution verbale « prop up ».
The government decided to prop up the failing economy with a stimulus package.
Le gouvernement a décidé de soutenir l’économie en difficulté avec un plan de relance.
appuyerEmployer le plus souvent avec un complément de lieu ou de support.
She propped the ladder against the wall to reach the top shelf.
Elle a appuyé l’échelle contre le mur pour atteindre l’étagère du haut.
Synonyms
sustain
prop up
hold up
brace
support

Definitions

propsnoun
Items used on stage or on screen by actors during a performance or production.
The director asked the crew to arrange the props before the rehearsal started.
Respect or credit given to someone for their achievements or contributions.
She deserves props for organizing such a successful event.
propsinterjection
propnoun
An object used on stage or screen by actors during a performance or production.
The director asked the stage crew to bring in the prop for the next scene.
A person or thing that is a major source of support or assistance.
He was a prop to his family during difficult times.
A short form for 'propeller', a device with blades that spin to move a vehicle, especially an aircraft or boat.
The mechanic checked the prop to ensure it was functioning properly before the flight.
In rugby football, a forward who plays at either end of the front row of the scrum, providing stability and power.
The loosehead prop was substituted after sustaining an injury.
A rigid support, typically a pole or beam, used to keep something in position.
The miners installed wooden props to prevent the tunnel from collapsing.
propverb
To support or keep something from falling by placing something under or against it.
She propped the ladder against the wall to reach the top shelf.
To sustain or bolster something, often used metaphorically.
The government decided to prop up the failing economy with a stimulus package.
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