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trim

UK
/trɪm/
US
/trɪm/
trim back
trim down
trim off
trim out

Translations

trimnoun
trims
pl
UK
/trɪm/
US
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taillePour l'action de couper afin d'entretenir la forme.
She gave the hedge a quick trim to keep it looking tidy.
Elle a donné une rapide taille à la haie pour la garder nette.
garniturePour un élément décoratif ou de finition.
The dress was adorned with lace trim around the neckline.
La robe était ornée d'une garniture en dentelle autour de l'encolure.
assietteTerme maritime et aéronautique.
The captain adjusted the cargo to improve the ship's trim.
Le capitaine a ajusté la cargaison pour améliorer l'assiette du navire.
bonne formeDans le sens d'un bon état général.
The car was in excellent trim after the mechanic's inspection.
La voiture était en excellente bonne forme après l'inspection du mécanicien.
Additional translations
bordurePour un liseré décoratif sur un vêtement ou un meuble.
Synonyms
decoration
trimming
ornamentation
furnishing
finishing
trimverb
trimmed
Past Simple
trimmed
Past Participle
trimming
Gerund
taillerPour couper afin de donner une forme nette.
She decided to trim the hedge to keep it looking tidy.
Elle a décidé de tailler la haie pour qu'elle reste nette.
réduirePour diminuer une quantité, un budget ou un effectif.
The company had to trim its budget to stay profitable.
L'entreprise a dû réduire son budget pour rester rentable.
garnirPour décorer avec des ornements.
They trimmed the Christmas tree with lights and tinsel.
Ils ont garni le sapin de Noël de lumières et de guirlandes.
réglerTerme technique, notamment en aviation et en navigation.
The pilot trimmed the aircraft for level flight before engaging the autopilot.
Le pilote a réglé l'avion pour un vol en palier avant d'activer le pilote automatique.
Synonyms
cut
prune
clip
shear
shave
shorten
neaten
tidy
pare
reduce
Antonyms
expand
enlarge
increase
trimadjective
trimmer
Comp.
trimmest
Super.
UK
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US
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She wore a trim suit that made her look very professional.
Elle portait un costume soigné qui la rendait très professionnelle.
sveltePour une silhouette mince et en bonne forme.
He maintained a trim figure by exercising regularly.
Il gardait une silhouette svelte en faisant de l'exercice régulièrement.
Additional translations
élégantSurtout pour une apparence nette et raffinée.
en formeMet l'accent sur la bonne condition physique.
Synonyms
slim
slender
svelte
lean
fit
athletic
well-built
neat
tidy
smart
spruce
sleek

Definitions

trimnoun
The act of cutting or clipping to make something neat or to maintain its shape.
She gave the hedge a quick trim to keep it looking tidy.
Material used for decoration or finishing, such as on clothing or furniture.
The dress was adorned with lace trim around the neckline.
The condition of a ship with regard to its balance and stability.
The captain adjusted the cargo to improve the ship's trim.
The state of being in good order or condition.
The car was in excellent trim after the mechanic's inspection.
trimverb
To make something neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts.
She decided to trim the hedge to keep it looking tidy.
To reduce the size, amount, or number of something.
The company had to trim its budget to stay profitable.
To decorate or add ornaments to something.
They trimmed the Christmas tree with lights and tinsel.
To adjust a vessel's sails or an aircraft's control surfaces so that it maintains the desired balance or course.
The pilot trimmed the aircraft for level flight before engaging the autopilot.
trimadjective
Neat and smart in appearance.
She wore a trim suit that made her look very professional.
In good physical condition; fit and slim.
He maintained a trim figure by exercising regularly.
Having a tidy or well-kept appearance.
The garden was trim, with neatly clipped hedges and well-maintained flower beds.
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