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solid

/ˈsɒl.ɪd/

/ˈsɑː.lɪd/

solidnoun

solids

/ˈsɒl.ɪd/

/ˈsɑː.lɪd/

Translations

solideEn physique ou en géométrie.

The ice cube is a solid that will melt into a liquid when heated.

Le cube de glace est un solide qui fondra en liquide lorsqu'il sera chauffé.

solidesAu pluriel, pour les aliments solides par opposition aux liquides.

Infants usually begin eating solids at around six months.

Les nourrissons commencent généralement à manger des solides vers l'âge de six mois.

Additional translations

serviceFamilier, surtout dans l'expression « do someone a solid ».

Definitions

A substance or object that is firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.

The ice cube is a solid that will melt into a liquid when heated.

A geometric figure with three dimensions, such as a cube or sphere.

The teacher asked the students to calculate the volume of the solid.

(informal) A favour or helpful deed.

Can you do me a solid and lend me your notes for the exam?

Solid food as opposed to liquid; the solid constituents of a substance or mixture (usually plural).

Infants usually begin eating solids at around six months.

Synonyms

solidadjective

solider

Comp.

solidest

Super.

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Translations

solide

The sculpture was made from a solid block of marble.

La sculpture était faite d'un bloc de marbre solide.

fiablePour une personne, une réputation ou un résultat digne de confiance.

She has a solid reputation for delivering projects on time.

Elle a une réputation fiable pour livrer les projets à temps.

solideS'emploie aussi au sens de robuste, bien construit.

The bridge was constructed with solid materials to withstand heavy traffic.

Le pont a été construit avec des matériaux solides pour résister à un trafic intense.

solideAu sens figuré, pour une qualité, une prestation ou une compétence satisfaisante.

He gave a solid performance in the play, earning praise from the critics.

Il a livré une prestation solide dans la pièce, ce qui lui a valu les éloges des critiques.

ininterrompuPour une durée continue, sans pause.

After a solid eight hours of sleep, she felt refreshed and ready for the day.

Après huit heures de sommeil ininterrompu, elle se sentait reposée et prête pour la journée.

uniPour une couleur ou un motif uniforme, sans rayures ni imprimé.

He prefers solid colours to stripes or checks on his shirts.

Il préfère les couleurs unies aux rayures ou aux carreaux sur ses chemises.

Definitions

Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.

The sculpture was made from a solid block of marble.

Dependable and reliable.

She has a solid reputation for delivering projects on time.

Strong and well-built.

The bridge was constructed with solid materials to withstand heavy traffic.

Substantial or strong in terms of quality or performance.

He gave a solid performance in the play, earning praise from the critics.

Uninterrupted or continuous.

After a solid eight hours of sleep, she felt refreshed and ready for the day.

Having a single, uniform colour or pattern; not variegated.

He prefers solid colours to stripes or checks on his shirts.

Synonyms

Antonyms

solidadverb

/ˈsɒl.ɪd/

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Informal, chiefly US; functions as an adverb meaning ‘solidly, soundly’

Translations

solidementEmploi rare, surtout au sens de manière ferme ou nette.

The boxer caught him solid on the jaw.

Le boxeur l'a touché solidement à la mâchoire.

Definitions

Firmly, soundly, or completely.

The boxer caught him solid on the jaw.

Synonyms

solidinterjection

Slang (orig. US, 1960s); exclamation of approval or agreement

Translations

génialFamilier, pour marquer l'approbation ou l'enthousiasme.

“We’re meeting at eight.” — “Solid!”

« On se retrouve à huit heures. » — « Génial ! »

Definitions

Used to express agreement, approval, or enthusiasm.

“We’re meeting at eight.” — “Solid!”

Synonyms

Right on!

Way to go!