size

UK
/saɪz/
US
/saɪz/

Translations

sizenoun
sizes
pl
UK
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US
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The size of the room was perfect for a small gathering.
La taille de la pièce était parfaite pour une petite réunion.
tailleSpécifique aux vêtements, chaussures et articles standardisés.
She needed a smaller size in the dress because the medium was too loose.
Elle avait besoin d'une taille plus petite pour la robe, car le moyen était trop ample.
ampleurQuand il s'agit de l'importance ou de l'étendue d'un ensemble ou d'un phénomène.
The size of the crowd at the concert was overwhelming.
L'ampleur de la foule au concert était impressionnante.
Additional translations
colle d'encollageSens technique en arts graphiques, peinture ou reliure.
sizeverb
sized
Past Simple
sized
Past Participle
sizing
Gerund
UK
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US
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trier par taille
The workers were tasked to size the clothes before they were packed.
Les ouvriers devaient trier les vêtements par taille avant de les emballer.
taillerSurtout pour les vêtements ou les objets ajustés à une dimension précise.
The tailor will size the suit to fit the customer perfectly.
Le tailleur taillera le costume pour qu'il tombe parfaitement au client.
dimensionnerSens technique ou professionnel.
The engineer needed to size the components before ordering materials.
L'ingénieur devait dimensionner les composants avant de commander les matériaux.
Additional translations
encollerSens technique pour le papier, le tissu ou une surface.
sizeadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively before nouns to indicate relation to size (e.g., "size chart").
de tailleEmploi adjectival rare, surtout dans des groupes nominaux techniques ou commerciaux.
Consult the size guide to choose the correct jacket.
Consultez le guide de taille pour choisir la bonne veste.

Definitions

sizenoun
The physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of an object.
The size of the room was perfect for a small gathering.
A set of standard dimensions for clothing, shoes, or other items.
She needed a smaller size in the dress because the medium was too loose.
A measure of the amount or degree of something.
The size of the crowd at the concert was overwhelming.
A gelatinous or glue-like substance used to stiffen fabric, prepare a surface for painting, or fix gold leaf in gilding.
The artist applied a coat of size to the canvas before beginning the portrait.
sizeverb
To arrange or classify according to size.
The workers were tasked to size the clothes before they were packed.
To make or adjust to a particular size.
The tailor will size the suit to fit the customer perfectly.
To estimate or measure the size of something.
The engineer needed to size the components before ordering materials.
To coat, treat, or stiffen (a surface, fabric, or paper) with size.
They sized the paper to prevent the ink from bleeding.
sizeadjective
Denoting or relating to a dimension category or measurement, especially of garments or manufactured products.
Consult the size guide to choose the correct jacket.