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feather

UK
/ˈfɛð.ə/
US
/ˈfɛðər/
feathernoun
feathers
pl
UK
/ˈfɛð.ə/
US
/ˈfɛðər/
Traducciones
The peacock's feathers are known for their vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
Les plumes du paon sont connues pour leurs couleurs vives et leurs motifs complexes.
Traducciones adicionales
honneurDans l’expression figurée « a feather in one’s cap ».
filetPour une faible traînée de fumée, de poussière, d’eau ou d’air.
Definiciones
A light, flat structure growing from the skin of birds, consisting of a central shaft and a series of barbs forming a vane, used for flight, insulation, and display.
The peacock's feathers are known for their vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
A feather-like object or structure, often used as a decoration or symbol.
She wore a hat adorned with a large, colorful feather.
A narrow plume or column of smoke, dust, water, or air that spreads outward at the top, resembling the shape of a bird's feather.
A thin feather of smoke drifted from the campfire into the clear night sky.
An achievement or honor that adds to one’s reputation (chiefly in the phrase “a feather in one’s cap”).
Publishing her first novel was a real feather in her cap.
Sinónimos
quill
plume
fuzz
hair
frond
down
featherverb
feathered
Past Simple
feathered
Past Participle
feathering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɛð.ə/
US
/ˈfɛð.ɚ/
Traducciones
estomperPour adoucir une transition entre deux surfaces ou couleurs.
She feathered the edges of the eyeshadow to create a smoky effect.
Elle a estompé les bords du fard à paupières pour créer un effet fumé.
dégraderPour une coupe de cheveux ; donner un effet plus souple et léger.
The stylist feathered her hair to give it a softer, layered look.
Le coiffeur a dégradé ses cheveux pour leur donner un aspect plus doux et étagé.
garnir de plumes
The costume designers feathered the dancers’ headdresses for the parade.
Les costumiers ont garni de plumes les coiffes des danseurs pour la parade.
mettre en drapeauTermes d’aviation.
The pilot had to feather the propeller to minimize drag during the emergency landing.
Le pilote a dû mettre l’hélice en drapeau pour réduire la traînée pendant l’atterrissage d’urgence.
Traducciones adicionales
se déplacer avec légèretéSens littéraire ou descriptif.
Definiciones
To turn or adjust the angle of a propeller blade to reduce air or water resistance.
The pilot had to feather the propeller to minimize drag during the emergency landing.
To arrange or grow in a manner resembling feathers.
The stylist feathered her hair to give it a softer, layered look.
To spread or blend the edges of something, such as paint or makeup, to create a soft transition.
She feathered the edges of the eyeshadow to create a smoky effect.
To move lightly and softly, like a feather.
The dancer feathered across the stage with grace and ease.
To cover or decorate with feathers.
The costume designers feathered the dancers’ headdresses for the parade.
Sinónimos
dampen
finesse
soften
lighten
featheradjective
UK
/ˈfɛðə/
US
/ˈfɛðɚ/
Used attributively before nouns to denote that something is made of, filled with, or resembles feathers (e.g., feather pillow, feather boa).
Traducciones
en plumesPour un objet fait de plumes.
She slipped under a warm feather quilt as the temperature dropped.
Elle s’est glissée sous une couette en plumes bien chaude tandis que la température baissait.
Traducciones adicionales
léger comme une plumePour quelque chose de très léger ou ressemblant à une plume.
Definiciones
Made of, filled with, or resembling feathers; lightweight or featherlike.
She slipped under a warm feather quilt as the temperature dropped.
Sinónimos
downy
plumose
plumy
plumed
feathery
feathered
featherproper noun
Definiciones
A surname or part of a geographical proper name.
Dr. Alice Feather will be speaking at the conference.
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