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umbrella

UK
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
US
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/

Translations

umbrellanoun
umbrellas
pl
UK
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
US
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
Elle a ouvert son parapluie quand il a commencé à pleuvoir.
The new policy acts as an umbrella for all the smaller initiatives.
La nouvelle politique sert de protection pour toutes les petites initiatives.
Additional translations
cadreDans le sens de terme ou catégorie englobante.
parasolSurtout pour la protection contre le soleil.
Synonyms
canopy
protection
cover
shade
parasol
umbrellaverb
umbrellaed
Past Simple
umbrellaed
Past Participle
umbrellaing
Gerund
Rare; means ‘to cover or protect like an umbrella.’
abriterSens figuré : couvrir ou protéger comme le ferait un parapluie.
Tall maple trees umbrellaed the quiet street.
De grands érables abritaient la rue tranquille.
Additional translations
couvrirSens figuré, plus général.
umbrellaadjective
UK
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
US
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
Used attributively before a noun to denote overarching protection or inclusive coverage (e.g., "umbrella organization").
généralS’emploie pour qualifier ce qui est global ou englobe plusieurs éléments.
The company created an umbrella policy that applies to all branches.
L’entreprise a créé une politique générale qui s’applique à toutes les succursales.
Additional translations
cadreDans les composés du type politique-cadre, accord-cadre.

Definitions

umbrellanoun
A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain or sometimes sun.
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
A protecting force or influence.
The new policy acts as an umbrella for all the smaller initiatives.
A category or term that includes a wide range of elements or concepts.
The term 'art' serves as an umbrella for various forms of creative expression.
umbrellaverb
To cover, shelter, or protect as if with an umbrella.
Tall maple trees umbrellaed the quiet street.
umbrellaadjective
General or inclusive; providing overall protection or coverage.
The company created an umbrella policy that applies to all branches.
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