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swallow

UK
/ˈswɒləʊ/
US
/ˈswɑloʊ/
swallow back
swallow down
swallow up

Translations

swallownoun
swallows
pl
UK
/ˈswɒləʊ/
US
/ˈswɑloʊ/
He took a big swallow of water after his run.
Il a pris une grande gorgée d’eau après sa course.
déglutitionSens médical ou physiologique.
After the surgery, every swallow caused him discomfort.
Après l’opération, chaque déglutition lui causait une gêne.
The swallow flew gracefully across the sky, signaling the arrival of spring.
L’hirondelle a traversé le ciel avec grâce, annonçant l’arrivée du printemps.
Synonyms
ingestion
gulp
swig
quaff
draft
swallowverb
swallowed
Past Simple
swallowed
Past Participle
swallowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈswɒləʊ/
US
/ˈswɑːloʊ/
engloutirSens figuré ou concret : consommer entièrement.
The project swallowed all of the available resources.
Le projet a englouti toutes les ressources disponibles.
ravalerSens figuré : refouler une émotion.
She swallowed her anger and tried to remain calm.
Elle a ravalé sa colère et a essayé de rester calme.
ravalerSens figuré : accepter ou retenir sans protester.
He had to swallow his pride and apologize.
Il a dû ravaler sa fierté et s’excuser.
engloutirSens figuré : faire disparaître ou envelopper complètement.
The dense jungle seemed to swallow the ancient ruins.
La jungle dense semblait engloutir les ruines antiques.
She had to swallow the pill with a glass of water.
Elle a dû avaler le comprimé avec un verre d’eau.
Synonyms
gulp
down
gobble
devour
ingest
consume
take in
choke down
swallowadjective
UK
/ˈswɒl.əʊ/
US
/ˈswɑː.loʊ/
Used attributively to describe things relating to swallows (the birds).
d’hirondelleSe dit de ce qui appartient aux hirondelles.
Swallow nests were tucked under the old bridge.
Des nids d’hirondelle étaient abrités sous le vieux pont.

Definitions

swallownoun
An amount of liquid or food that is swallowed at one time; a mouthful.
He took a big swallow of water after his run.
A small migratory bird with long pointed wings and a forked tail, known for its swift flight.
The swallow flew gracefully across the sky, signaling the arrival of spring.
The act or process of moving food, drink, or another substance from the mouth into the throat and stomach.
After the surgery, every swallow caused him discomfort.
swallowverb
To cause or allow something, especially food or drink, to pass down the throat.
She had to swallow the pill with a glass of water.
To accept or believe something, especially something unpleasant or difficult, without protest or disbelief.
He had to swallow his pride and apologize.
To suppress or hide an emotion or reaction.
She swallowed her anger and tried to remain calm.
To use up or consume something completely.
The project swallowed all of the available resources.
To take back or retract (words), especially after being proved wrong.
He had to swallow his words after the unexpected victory.
To engulf or envelop completely, causing something to disappear from sight.
The dense jungle seemed to swallow the ancient ruins.
swallowadjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of swallows (birds).
Swallow nests were tucked under the old bridge.
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