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surface

UK
/ˈsɜːfɪs/
US
/ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Translations

surfacenoun
surfaces
pl
UK
/ˈsɜːfɪs/
US
/ˈsɜr.fɪs/
The surface of the table was smooth and polished.
La surface de la table était lisse et polie.
Additional translations
apparenceAu sens figuré, pour l’aspect extérieur ou l’impression donnée.
Synonyms
exterior
outer layer
face
top
skin
cover
veneer
aspect
front
plane
surfaceverb
surfaced
Past Simple
surfaced
Past Participle
surfacing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɜː.fɪs/
US
/ˈsɝː.fɪs/
émergerPour un objet ou être qui remonte à la surface de l’eau ou du sol.
The submarine surfaced after being submerged for several hours.
Le sous-marin a émergé après être resté immergé pendant plusieurs heures.
Additional translations
apparaîtreAu sens de devenir visible ou connu.
surfaçerSens technique: appliquer un revêtement ou traiter une surface.
Synonyms
emerge
appear
come forth
rise
materialize
surfaceadjective
more surface
Comp.
most surface
Super.
UK
/ˈsɜː.fɪs/
US
/ˈsɝː.fɪs/
de surfaceEmployé pour ce qui concerne la couche extérieure, le niveau supérieur ou le transport terrestre/maritime.
The surface temperature of the planet was much higher than expected.
La température de surface de la planète était bien plus élevée que prévu.
Additional translations
superficielAu sens figuré: qui manque de profondeur.
Synonyms
superficial
external
outward
outer
shallow
cosmetic
surface-level
apparent
facial
peripheral
skin-deep

Definitions

surfacenoun
The outermost layer or boundary of an object or area.
The surface of the table was smooth and polished.
The outward appearance or aspect of something, often as distinct from its true nature.
Beneath the surface of his calm demeanor, he was very anxious.
The flat, uppermost part of a body of water.
The ducks were gliding across the surface of the pond.
A continuous set of points that has length and breadth but no thickness, often used in mathematics.
In geometry, a plane is considered a flat surface.
surfaceverb
To rise to the surface of a body of water.
The submarine surfaced after being submerged for several hours.
To become apparent or known.
New evidence has surfaced in the investigation.
To apply a surface to something.
They plan to surface the road with new asphalt next week.
To come up to the surface of the ground.
The mole surfaced in the garden, leaving small mounds of earth.
surfaceadjective
Relating to or occurring on the outermost layer or level of something.
The surface temperature of the planet was much higher than expected.
Superficial or lacking depth; not thorough or detailed.
Her surface understanding of the topic was evident during the discussion.
Relating to or involving transportation over land or sea rather than by air.
Surface mail is generally slower than airmail but often cheaper.
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