Translations

sawadjective
Used attributively (e.g., "saw blade") to describe something related to a saw or sawing.
de scieQui concerne la scie ou sert au sciage.
The saw blade became dull after several hours of cutting.
La lame de scie s'est émoussée après plusieurs heures de coupe.
sawverb
sawed
Past Simple
sawed
Past Participle
sawing
Gerund
UK
/sɔː/
US
/sɔ/
(past: sawed; pp: sawn (UK, esp. adj) / sawed (US general))
He sawed the wooden plank into smaller pieces for the project.
Il a scié la planche de bois en petits morceaux pour le projet.
Additional translations
scierAu sens de faire un mouvement de va-et-vient.
sawnoun
saws
pl
UK
/sɔː/
US
/sɔ/
scieOutil manuel à lame dentée.
He used a saw to cut the wooden plank into smaller pieces.
Il a utilisé une scie pour couper la planche de bois en petits morceaux.
scieOutil électrique ou motorisé.
The carpenter used an electric saw to quickly cut through the thick board.
Le menuisier a utilisé une scie électrique pour couper rapidement la planche épaisse.
Additional translations
dictonExpression proverbiale, de registre courant.
seeverb

saw

Past Simple

seeverb

saw

Past Simple

saw
Past Simple
seen
Past Participle
seeing
Gerund
UK
/siː/
US
/si/
I can see the mountains from my window.
Je peux voir les montagnes depuis ma fenêtre.
I see what you mean about the new policy.
Je comprends ce que tu veux dire à propos de la nouvelle politique.
voirAu sens de rendre visite ou rencontrer quelqu’un.
I plan to see my grandparents this weekend.
Je prévois de voir mes grands-parents ce week-end.
assister àAu sens d’assister à un événement.
I saw the concert last night, and it was amazing.
J’ai assisté au concert hier soir, et c’était incroyable.
fréquenterAu sens de sortir avec quelqu’un dans une relation amoureuse.
He's been seeing Julia for almost a year.
Il fréquente Julia depuis presque un an.
He offered to see her home after the party.
Il a proposé de la raccompagner chez elle après la fête.
sortir avecSens courant pour une relation amoureuse.
He's been seeing Julia for almost a year.
Il sort avec Julia depuis presque un an.
veiller à ce queTournure naturelle pour « see that » au sens de « s’assurer que ».
Please see that the door is locked before you leave.
Veuillez veiller à ce que la porte soit verrouillée avant de partir.
voirSens général de rencontrer ou passer du temps avec quelqu’un.
I plan to see my grandparents this weekend.
Je prévois de voir mes grands-parents ce week-end.
faire en sorte que
Please see that the door is locked before you leave.
Veuillez faire en sorte que la porte soit verrouillée avant de partir.
Additional translations
suivreAu poker, au sens de payer pour rester dans le coup sans relancer.
voir à ce que
regarderQuand see signifie « regarder » au sens d’observer volontairement.
apercevoirSens perceptif, plus ponctuel ou soutenu que voir.
aller voirPour l’idée de rendre visite ou passer du temps avec quelqu’un.
observerPeut convenir dans certains contextes d’attention visuelle, plus soutenu que voir.

Definitions

sawadjective
Relating to or used in sawing; designed for use with a saw.
The saw blade became dull after several hours of cutting.
sawverb
To cut or divide something with a saw.
He sawed the wooden plank into smaller pieces for the project.
To move something back and forth with a sawing motion.
She sawed the rope back and forth to create friction and eventually cut through it.
sawnoun
A hand tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard materials such as wood or metal.
He used a saw to cut the wooden plank into smaller pieces.
A power tool with a motorized blade used for cutting materials.
The carpenter used an electric saw to quickly cut through the thick board.
A proverb or maxim, often repeated and considered wise.
The old saw 'a stitch in time saves nine' is often quoted by my grandmother.
seeverb
to perceive with the eyes
I can see the mountains from here.
to understand or realize
I see what you mean.
to meet, visit, or consult with someone
You should see a doctor.
to accompany or escort someone to a place or to the end of a journey or period
I'll see you home after the concert.
to experience, witness, or be present for
This city has seen many changes.
seeverb
To perceive with the eyes; to look at.
I can see the mountains from my window.
To understand or perceive mentally; to comprehend.
I see what you mean about the new policy.
To visit or spend time with someone.
I plan to see my grandparents this weekend.
To ensure or make certain of something.
Please see that the door is locked before you leave.
To experience or witness an event.
I saw the concert last night, and it was amazing.
To meet or spend time with someone as a romantic partner; to date.
He's been seeing Julia for almost a year.
To accompany or escort (someone) to a place.
He offered to see her home after the party.
In card games, to match or call (a bet) without raising.
I'll see your bet and raise another five.