score

UK
/skɔː/
US
/skɔr/

Translations

scorenoun
scores
pl
UK
/skɔː/
US
/skɔr/
She received a high score on her math test.
Elle a obtenu une très bonne note à son contrôle de mathématiques.
scoresport
The final score of the basketball game was 98 to 87.
Le score final du match de basket était de 98 à 87.
partitionmusique
The conductor studied the score before the orchestra rehearsal.
Le chef d'orchestre a étudié la partition avant la répétition.
vingtainesens d'environ vingt
A score of people waited outside.
Une vingtaine de personnes attendaient dehors.
entaillemarque incisée
He made a score on the tree to mark the trail.
Il a fait une entaille sur l'arbre pour marquer le sentier.
situationfamilier
What's the score on the merger talks?
Quelle est la situation concernant les négociations de fusion ?
comptedans l'expression avoir un compte à régler
He still has a score to settle with the rival gang.
Il a encore un compte à régler avec le gang rival.
bande originalecinéma / audiovisuel
The movie's score was composed by Hans Zimmer.
La bande originale du film a été composée par Hans Zimmer.
dizainesau pluriel, dans l'expression scores of
Scores of protesters filled the square.
Des dizaines de manifestants ont envahi la place.
pointdans l'expression on that score
On that score, I agree with you.
Sur ce point, je suis d'accord avec vous.
Additional translations
résultatpour une note ou un examen; emploi plus général
résultatsport
encochemarque ou petite incision
nouvellesfamilier
musiquecinéma / audiovisuel
plandans un contexte d'aspect ou de point de vue
scoreverb
scored
Past Simple
scored
Past Participle
scoring
Gerund
UK
/skɔː/
US
/skɔr/
marquersport
She managed to score the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.
Elle a réussi à marquer le but de la victoire dans les dernières minutes du match.
He scored a major deal with the new client.
Il a obtenu un contrat important avec le nouveau client.
composermusique, cinéma
The composer was hired to score the film's soundtrack.
Le compositeur a été engagé pour composer la bande originale du film.
Before folding the paper, score it lightly with a knife.
Avant de plier le papier, incisez-le légèrement avec un couteau.
The judges will score each routine on a scale from one to ten.
Les juges noteront chaque enchaînement sur une échelle de 1 à 10.
se procurerfamilier; souvent pour des biens ou substances obtenus illégalement
He headed downtown to score some marijuana.
Il est allé en ville pour se procurer un peu de marijuana.
Additional translations
inscriresport
décrocherfamilier
orchestrermusique, sens technique
entaillerau sens de faire une petite incision
chopertrès familier
scoreadjective
UK
/skɔː/
US
/skɔr/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to scoring or a score (e.g., "score sheet", "score line").
de pointagesports / compétitions
Please hand in the completed score sheet after the match.
Veuillez remettre la feuille de pointage remplie après le match.
scoreinterjection
Exclamation expressing triumph or excitement at a successful outcome.
Gagné !
Score! We got front-row tickets.
Gagné ! Nous avons obtenu des places au premier rang.

Definitions

scorenoun
A number or letter indicating the quality of a student's work, a performance, or an examination.
She received a high score on her math test.
The number of points, goals, runs, etc., achieved in a game or by a team or an individual.
The final score of the basketball game was 98 to 87.
A written or printed version of a musical composition showing all the vocal and instrumental parts arranged on staves, one under the other.
The conductor studied the score before the orchestra rehearsal.
A group or set of twenty or about twenty.
There were three score people at the event.
A notch or incision made to keep a record.
He made a score on the tree to mark the trail.
The real facts or latest information about a situation.
What's the score on the merger talks?
A grievance or debt, especially one requiring retribution; a vendetta.
He still has a score to settle with the rival gang.
Music composed for a film, television programme, video game, or other visual production.
The movie's score was composed by Hans Zimmer.
A large number of persons or things; many.
Scores of protesters filled the square.
A particular matter, point, or aspect (especially in the phrase "on that score").
On the environmental score, the proposal is quite sound.
scoreverb
To gain a point or points in a game or contest.
She managed to score the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.
To achieve or obtain something, especially a success or victory.
He scored a major deal with the new client.
To arrange or orchestrate music for a performance.
The composer was hired to score the film's soundtrack.
To make a mark or line on a surface, often to aid in cutting or folding.
Before folding the paper, score it lightly with a knife.
To give a rating, grade, or evaluation to someone or something, often expressed numerically.
The judges will score each routine on a scale from one to ten.
To obtain, often illicitly, something desired such as drugs, money, or a sexual partner.
He headed downtown to score some marijuana.
scoreadjective
Relating to a sheet, line, card, or other item used for recording or displaying scores.
Please hand in the completed score sheet after the match.
scoreinterjection
Used to express triumph, satisfaction, or excitement after achieving something.
Score! We got front-row tickets.