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wire

UK
/waɪə/
US
/waɪɚ/

Translations

wirenoun
wires
pl
UK
/waɪə/
US
/waɪɚ/
télégrammeSens ancien ou télégraphique.
She received a wire from her friend announcing the good news.
Elle a reçu un télégramme de son ami annonçant la bonne nouvelle.
The electrician used a copper wire to connect the circuit.
L'électricien a utilisé un fil de cuivre pour relier le circuit.
microFamilier, dans le contexte policier ou d'espionnage.
The detective wore a wire to record the conversation secretly.
Le détective portait un micro pour enregistrer la conversation en secret.
Additional translations
câblePour un conducteur électrique plus épais ou un câble télégraphique.
Synonyms
cable
cord
line
thread
filament
strand
tether
wireverb
wired
Past Simple
wired
Past Participle
wiring
Gerund
UK
/ˈwaɪə/
US
/ˈwaɪər/
The electrician will wire the new house next week.
L'électricien va câbler la nouvelle maison la semaine prochaine.
Additional translations
équiper d'un microDans un contexte policier ou d'espionnage.
lier avec du fil
télégraphierSens historique ou par télégramme; peut aussi s'employer pour l'envoi d'argent par des moyens analogues.
Synonyms
string
fasten
attach
link
connect
wireadjective
Attributive use meaning "made of" or "relating to wire" (e.g. "wire fence").
en fil de fer
They installed a wire fence around the property.
Ils ont installé une clôture en fil de fer autour de la propriété.

Definitions

wirenoun
A thin, flexible strand or rod of metal used to bear mechanical loads or electricity.
The electrician used a copper wire to connect the circuit.
A telegraphic message or cablegram.
She received a wire from her friend announcing the good news.
A length of such material used as a structural element, such as in fencing or musical instruments.
The fence was reinforced with barbed wire to keep the animals out.
A hidden listening device used for surveillance.
The detective wore a wire to record the conversation secretly.
wireverb
To install electrical wiring in a building or device.
The electrician will wire the new house next week.
To send a message or money by telegraph or similar means.
She decided to wire the payment to ensure it arrived on time.
To fasten or secure something with wire.
He wired the fence to keep the animals from escaping.
To equip with electronic listening devices.
The detective was wired to record the conversation secretly.
wireadjective
Made of or consisting of wire.
They installed a wire fence around the property.
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