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screen

UK
/skriːn/
US
/skrin/

Translations

screennoun
screens
pl
UK
/skriːn/
US
/skrin/
écranAu sens de surface d’affichage, de cinéma ou de télévision.
The movie was shown on a large screen in the theater.
Le film a été projeté sur un grand écran au cinéma.
dépistageAu sens médical ou technique d’examen systématique.
The newborn blood screen detected several metabolic disorders early.
Le dépistage sanguin du nouveau-né a détecté plusieurs troubles métaboliques précocement.
tamisPour un dispositif servant à filtrer ou à séparer des matières.
He used a screen to sift the flour before baking.
Il a utilisé un tamis pour tamiser la farine avant de cuisiner.
écranAu sens collectif du cinéma ou de l’industrie du film et de la télévision.
She made her screen debut at the age of nineteen.
Elle a fait ses débuts à l’écran à l’âge de dix-neuf ans.
écranEn sport, pour désigner l’action de blocage ou le positionnement qui gêne l’adversaire.
The forward set a strong screen to free the shooter for an open three-pointer.
L’ailier a posé un bon écran pour libérer le shooteur et lui offrir un tir à trois points ouvert.
Additional translations
paraventPour une cloison mobile décorative ou protectrice.
grillePour un maillage, un treillis ou une grille filtrante.
Synonyms
display
monitor
panel
shield
partition
divider
sieve
filter
screenverb
screened
Past Simple
screened
Past Participle
screening
Gerund
UK
/skriːn/
US
/skrin/
projeterPour un film ou un programme de télévision.
The cinema will screen the new movie this Friday.
Le cinéma projettera le nouveau film ce vendredi.
dépisterAu sens de tester ou examiner pour détecter un problème.
The company will screen all applicants for the job.
L’entreprise dépistera tous les candidats au poste.
cacherAu sens de protéger ou dissimuler à la vue.
Tall trees were planted to screen the house from the road.
De grands arbres ont été plantés pour cacher la maison de la route.
filtrerPour les appels ou messages entrants.
She always screens her calls before answering.
Elle filtre toujours ses appels avant de répondre.
tamiserPour séparer une matière à l’aide d’un tamis ou d’un dispositif similaire.
The workers screened the sand to remove pebbles and debris.
Les ouvriers ont tamisé le sable pour enlever les cailloux et les débris.
Synonyms
filter
examine
inspect
test
evaluate
check
review
assess
screenadjective
UK
/skriːn/
US
/skrin/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to a display device or to film/television.
d’écranSe dit de ce qui concerne l’écran, l’affichage ou la télévision.
Adjust the screen brightness in the settings menu.
Réglez la luminosité d’écran dans le menu des paramètres.
Additional translations
grillagéPour un espace équipé d’un grillage ou d’une moustiquaire.
Synonyms
screened
shielded
protected
filtered
veiled
covered
concealed
hidden
on-screen
displayed
televised

Definitions

screennoun
A flat surface on which a picture or series of pictures is projected or displayed.
The movie was shown on a large screen in the theater.
A protective or decorative partition or panel, often used to divide a space.
She placed a screen in front of the fireplace to prevent sparks from flying out.
A device or object that conceals or protects something from view.
The screen of trees provided privacy for the backyard.
A system or procedure used to test, examine, or evaluate someone or something for the presence or absence of a particular quality.
The newborn blood screen detected several metabolic disorders early.
A mesh or grid used to separate or filter substances.
He used a screen to sift the flour before baking.
The medium of film or television; the cinema collectively.
She made her screen debut at the age of nineteen.
In sports, a planned movement or position in which a player legally blocks an opponent's path or line of sight to assist a teammate.
The forward set a strong screen to free the shooter for an open three-pointer.
A blocking move or the player performing it that obstructs an opponent's view or path, especially in sports such as basketball or American football.
The point guard used a solid screen from the center to get free for the shot.
screenverb
To show a film or television program.
The cinema will screen the new movie this Friday.
To test or examine someone or something to discover if there is anything wrong with them.
The company will screen all applicants for the job.
To protect or conceal something from view.
Tall trees were planted to screen the house from the road.
To check or filter incoming calls or messages.
She always screens her calls before answering.
To separate or sift (a substance) by passing it through a screen, sieve, or similar device.
The workers screened the sand to remove pebbles and debris.
screenadjective
Relating to or intended for a display surface, film, or television.
Adjust the screen brightness in the settings menu.
Made of or fitted with mesh screening for protection, ventilation, or insect control.
They relaxed on the screen porch during the warm summer evening.
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