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string

UK
/strɪŋ/
US
/strɪŋ/

Translations

stringnoun
strings
pl
UK
/strɪŋ/
US
/strɪŋ/
She used a piece of string to tie the package securely.
Elle a utilisé un morceau de ficelle pour attacher solidement le colis.
rangPour une succession d’objets alignés, notamment en bijouterie.
The necklace was made of a string of pearls.
Le collier était composé d’un rang de perles.
chaîne de caractèresInformatique.
The programmer wrote a function to reverse the string.
Le programmeur a écrit une fonction pour inverser la chaîne de caractères.
équipe typeSport.
He was promoted to the first string after his impressive performance.
Il a été promu dans l’équipe type après sa performance impressionnante.
cordePour un instrument de musique.
The guitarist broke a string during the performance.
Le guitariste a cassé une corde pendant le concert.
Additional translations
cordePlus courant pour une corde ou un cordon un peu plus épais.
suitePour une série d’éléments, d’événements ou d’objets.
clausesSouvent au pluriel, dans un contrat ou un accord.
Synonyms
cord
thread
line
wire
filament
strand
twine
rope
cable
stringing
stringverb
strung
Past Simple
strung
Past Participle
stringing
Gerund
UK
/strɪŋ/
US
/strɪŋ/
She strung the popcorn to decorate the tree.
Elle a enfilé les popcorns pour décorer le sapin.
corderPour un instrument ou une raquette.
He needs to string his tennis racquet before the tournament.
Il doit corder sa raquette de tennis avant le tournoi.
Colored lights were strung along the fence.
Des lumières colorées étaient alignées le long de la clôture.
Synonyms
thread
thread through
thread onto
lace
string together
string along
attach
tie
bind
fasten
hang
suspend
stringadjective
Used attributively to describe ensembles or instruments made up of or using strings (e.g., 'string quartet').
à cordesPour les instruments ou les musiciens.
The concert featured a string ensemble.
Le concert comprenait un ensemble à cordes.
Additional translations
en ficelleSe dit d’un objet fabriqué en ficelle ou imitant une ficelle.
Synonyms
stringy
stringlike
threadlike
filamentous
cordlike
filamentary

Definitions

stringnoun
A thin piece of cord or thread used for tying or hanging objects.
She used a piece of string to tie the package securely.
A series of things arranged in a line or sequence.
The necklace was made of a string of pearls.
A sequence of characters, typically letters, numbers, or symbols, used in computing.
The programmer wrote a function to reverse the string.
A group of players in a team, especially in sports, who are considered to be of a certain level of ability.
He was promoted to the first string after his impressive performance.
A set of items or events that are connected or follow one another.
The detective uncovered a string of clues leading to the suspect.
A tightly stretched cord or wire that produces sound when vibrated in a musical instrument.
The guitarist broke a string during the performance.
A conditional requirement or limitation attached to an agreement, offer, or situation (usually plural).
The grant has no strings attached, so the researchers can use the money as they wish.
A restriction or condition that limits an agreement, arrangement, or offer (usually in plural).
The donation came with no strings attached.
stringverb
To put items on a cord or thread in order to fasten or display them.
She strung the popcorn to decorate the tree.
To fit, equip, or tighten with string, cord, or similar material.
He needs to string his tennis racquet before the tournament.
To arrange or extend something in a line or series.
Colored lights were strung along the fence.
stringadjective
Relating to or consisting of string instruments or players.
The concert featured a string ensemble.
Made of or resembling string; consisting of thin cords.
She carried her groceries in a string bag.
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