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scarf

/skɑːf/

/skɑrf/

scarfnoun

scarves

/skɑːf/

/skɑrf/

Translations

écharpePièce portée autour du cou pour se protéger du froid ou comme accessoire de mode.

She wrapped a colorful scarf around her neck to keep warm in the chilly weather.

Elle a enroulé une écharpe colorée autour de son cou pour se tenir au chaud par ce temps froid.

Additional translations

assemblage à siffletTerme de charpenterie et de métallurgie.

foulardSurtout pour une pièce légère portée autour du cou ou sur la tête; registre courant.

Definitions

A piece of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, sun protection, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons.

She wrapped a colorful scarf around her neck to keep warm in the chilly weather.

A decorative cloth worn by a person, often as part of a uniform or as a fashion accessory.

The flight attendant's uniform was complemented by a silk scarf tied neatly around her neck.

A joint made by bevelling or notching the ends of two pieces of timber, metal, or other material so that they fit together lengthwise.

The engineer specified a scarf to extend the length of the steel beam.

Synonyms

scarfverb

scarfed

Past Simple

scarfed

Past Participle

scarfing

ing-form

/skɑːf/

/skɑrf/

Translations

engloutirFamilier: manger très vite et goulûment.

He scarfed down his lunch in just a few minutes.

Il a englouti son déjeuner en quelques minutes seulement.

Additional translations

assembler à siffletTechnique: relier deux pièces par un assemblage en sifflet.

Definitions

To eat something quickly and greedily.

He scarfed down his lunch in just a few minutes.

To join two pieces of material by forming a scarf joint.

The carpenter scarfed the two planks to create a longer board.

Synonyms

scarfadjective

/skɑːf/

/skɑrf/

Used attributively to denote something designed for, relating to, or resembling a scarf.

Translations

d'écharpeQui concerne une écharpe ou est destiné à une écharpe.

She hung her collection on a special scarf rack.

Elle a suspendu sa collection sur un porte-écharpes spécial.

Additional translations

de foulardVariante possible selon le type de foulard visé.

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of a scarf.

She hung her collection on a special scarf rack.