tame

UK
/teɪm/
US
/teɪm/

Translations

tameverb
tamed
Past Simple
tamed
Past Participle
taming
Gerund
UK
/teɪm/
US
/teɪm/
She managed to tame her unruly hair with a new styling product.
Elle a réussi à dompter ses cheveux indisciplinés avec un nouveau produit coiffant.
Farmers often tame wild horses to use them for riding and work.
Les fermiers apprivoisent souvent des chevaux sauvages pour les monter et les faire travailler.
Additional translations
jugulerS’emploie surtout pour des phénomènes abstraits comme l’inflation, une crise ou une hausse.
tameadjective
tamer
Comp.
tamest
Super.
UK
/teɪm/
US
/teɪm/
The tame horse followed the rider calmly.
Le cheval docile suivait calmement le cavalier.
The tame rabbit hopped around the garden without fear.
Le lapin domestiqué sautait dans le jardin sans peur.
Additional translations
soumisEmployé pour une personne ou une attitude facilement contrôlable.
fadePour une œuvre, un spectacle ou un événement manquant de relief ou d’intérêt.
tamenoun
animaux domestiquesCollectif opposé aux animaux sauvages.
In early farming communities, the tame were kept close to the huts for safety.
Dans les premières communautés agricoles, les animaux domestiques étaient gardés près des huttes pour des raisons de sécurité.

Definitions

tameverb
To domesticate an animal, making it gentle and accustomed to human control.
Farmers often tame wild horses to use them for riding and work.
To make something less powerful, intense, or difficult to control.
The government introduced new policies to tame inflation.
To bring something under control or to make it more manageable.
She managed to tame her unruly hair with a new styling product.
tameadjective
Domesticated or not wild; having been made docile or tractable.
The tame rabbit hopped around the garden without fear.
Lacking in excitement or interest; dull or uninspiring.
The movie was rather tame, with no unexpected twists or thrilling moments.
Submissive or compliant; easily controlled or managed.
He was known for his tame demeanor, always agreeing with whatever was suggested.
tamenoun
Domesticated animals considered collectively; domesticated creatures as opposed to those that are wild.
In early farming communities, the tame were kept close to the huts for safety.