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table

UK
/ˈteɪ.bəl/
US
/ˈteɪ.bəl/

Translations

tablenoun
tables
pl
UK
/ˈteɪ.bəl/
US
/ˈteɪ.bəl/
We gathered around the dining table for dinner.
Nous nous sommes réunis autour de la table à manger pour dîner.
tableauPour un ensemble de données présenté en lignes et en colonnes; emploi courant aussi pour des tableaux de référence.
The report included a table showing the sales figures for each quarter.
Le rapport comprenait un tableau montrant les chiffres de vente de chaque trimestre.
Additional translations
tablePar métonymie, pour le groupe de personnes assises à une table; registre courant.
tableEmploi spécialisé pour une surface de travail ou de jeu; notamment en contexte technique ou médical.
nourritureSens vieilli ou littéraire correspondant à « board » dans l'expression « room and table ».
tableauPour un tableau de comparaison ou de référence; style soutenu ou technique.
tableAu sens de relief plat naturel, surtout dans des composés géographiques.
Synonyms
desk
counter
board
surface
platform
workbench
tableverb
tabled
Past Simple
tabled
Past Participle
tabling
Gerund
UK
/ˈteɪ.bəl/
US
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présenterSurtout en anglais britannique: présenter officiellement pour discussion.
The MP tabled an amendment to the bill in Parliament.
Le député a présenté un amendement au projet de loi au Parlement.
reporterSurtout en anglais nord-américain: remettre à plus tard, différer.
The board voted to table the decision until the next meeting.
Le conseil a voté pour reporter la décision à la prochaine réunion.
Additional translations
tablulerEmploi technique ou rare: disposer des données en lignes et en colonnes.
Synonyms
postpone
defer
shelve
put off
delay
Antonyms
advance
propose
tableadjective
UK
/ˈteɪ.bəl/
US
/ˈteɪ.bəl/
Used attributively (e.g., "table lamp", "table wine").
de tableSe dit d'un objet destiné à être utilisé sur une table; emploi descriptif courant.
She bought a new table lamp for the living room.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle lampe de table pour le salon.
Synonyms
tabular
tabletop
flat
level

Definitions

tablenoun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used as a surface for working at, eating from, or on which to place things.
We gathered around the dining table for dinner.
A set of data arranged in rows and columns, often used to organize information for easy reference.
The report included a table showing the sales figures for each quarter.
A flat playing or working surface with standardized features, especially for games or specialized activities (e.g., a billiard table, operating table).
The patient was placed on the operating table before the procedure began.
A group of people assembled for a meal or meeting.
The whole table erupted in laughter at the joke.
A list or systematic arrangement of items (especially in printed matter), such as a table of contents.
The table of contents lists all the chapters and appendices.
A set of facts or figures used for reference or teaching, such as a multiplication table or a periodic table.
She recited the multiplication table up to twelve.
Food provided as part of accommodation; board.
The inn offered room and table at a reasonable price.
A flat-topped natural feature, especially a plateau (often in compounds such as tableland).
They climbed onto the tableland and followed the ridge.
A flat surface of a machine tool on which work is supported or guided (e.g., the table of a saw, drill press, or router).
Keep your hands clear of the saw table while feeding the wood through.
A slab or panel, especially of stone or wood, used as a tablet for an inscription or record (literary or historical use).
The law was said to be written on tables of stone.
tableverb
To present formally for discussion or consideration at a meeting (chiefly British English).
The MP tabled an amendment to the bill in Parliament.
To postpone or delay consideration of a proposal or motion (chiefly North American English).
The board voted to table the decision until the next meeting.
To arrange (information) in rows and columns; to tabulate.
The analyst tabled the results so they could be compared easily.
tableadjective
Designed for use on or at a table, or relating to a table.
She bought a new table lamp for the living room.
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