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sized

/saɪzd/

sizedadjective

/saɪzd/

Translations

de tailleS’emploie surtout en combinaison pour indiquer une taille ou des dimensions précises.

They bought two large-sized umbrellas for the beach.

Ils ont acheté deux parapluies de grande taille pour la plage.

Definitions

Used, chiefly in combination, to indicate that something has the size or dimensions specified by a preceding word.

They bought two large-sized umbrellas for the beach.

Synonyms

sizedpast participle

/saɪzd/

Used of materials that have been treated with size (glue/starch) in manufacturing.

Translations

trié par tailleS’emploie pour des objets classés selon leur taille.

The jeweler used a tray of sized diamonds for the ring settings.

Le bijoutier a utilisé un plateau de diamants triés par taille pour les montures de bagues.

encolléSe dit surtout du papier ou du tissu traité avec de l’encollage.

The artist preferred sized paper because the ink would not bleed.

L’artiste préférait du papier encollé, car l’encre ne bavait pas.

Definitions

Treated or coated with size, a glutinous substance used to stiffen or protect paper, cloth, or other materials.

The artist preferred sized paper because the ink would not bleed.

Sorted or classified according to size.

The jeweler used a tray of sized diamonds for the ring settings.

Synonyms

sizenoun

Definitions

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

sized

Past Simple

sized

Past Simple

sized

Past Participle

sizing

Gerund

/saɪz/

Translations

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.

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.

Additional translations

encollerSens technique pour le papier, le tissu ou une surface.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sizeadjective

Definitions

Denoting or relating to a dimension category or measurement, especially of garments or manufactured products.

Consult the size guide to choose the correct jacket.