slidingnoun
slidings
pl
Traductions
glissementSens général et le plus courant pour le mouvement continu sur une surface ou le passage progressif d’un état à un autre.
The sliding of the sled down the hill was exhilarating.
Le glissement du traîneau sur la colline était exaltant.
Traductions supplémentaires
dériveS’emploie pour un déplacement ou une évolution progressive, surtout au sens figuré.
Définitions
The action or process of moving smoothly along a surface.
The sliding of the sled down the hill was exhilarating.
The gradual movement from one state, level, or position to another.
The sliding of public opinion toward acceptance of the idea was unexpected.
slidingadjective
more sliding
Comp.
most sliding
Super.
UK
/ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
US
/ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
Traductions
coulissantSe dit d’un élément conçu pour coulisser ou se déplacer aisément le long d’une surface.
The sliding doors in the office allow for easy access between rooms.
Les portes coulissantes du bureau permettent un accès facile entre les pièces.
Traductions supplémentaires
progressifS’emploie pour une évolution graduelle d’un niveau, d’une position ou d’une condition.
Définitions
Capable of moving smoothly along a surface.
The sliding doors in the office allow for easy access between rooms.
Gradually changing or shifting in position or condition.
The sliding scale of fees adjusts according to income levels.
slideverb

sliding

Gerund

slid
Past Simple
slid
Past Participle
sliding
Gerund
UK
/slaɪd/
US
/slaɪd/
Traductions
The children love to slide down the hill on their sleds.
Les enfants adorent glisser en descendant la colline sur leurs luges.
se glisserAu sens de se déplacer discrètement.
He slid into the room without anyone noticing.
Il s’est glissé dans la pièce sans que personne ne le remarque.
se détériorerAu sens d’une évolution progressive vers une situation pire.
The company began to slide into financial difficulties.
L’entreprise a commencé à se détériorer financièrement.
Définitions
To move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.
The children love to slide down the hill on their sleds.
To move or cause to move in a smooth, continuous motion.
She slid the book across the table to him.
To gradually change to a worse condition or lower level.
The company began to slide into financial difficulties.
To move quietly and unobtrusively.
He slid into the room without anyone noticing.
slidenoun
Définitions
A structure with a smooth sloping surface for children to slide down.
The children spent hours playing on the slide at the playground.
A small piece of glass on which specimens are mounted for microscopic study.
The scientist carefully placed the sample on the slide for examination under the microscope.
A decline in value or quality.
The company experienced a slide in profits last quarter.
A part of a musical instrument, such as a trombone, that is moved to change the pitch.
The musician adjusted the slide to hit the correct note.
A small rectangular piece of film or a digital image used in a projector.
The presentation included a series of slides to illustrate the main points.
A controlled, smooth movement along a surface, especially ending in a lower position, as in certain sports.
His slide into second base was perfectly timed.
A mass of rock, earth, or snow that moves rapidly down a slope; a landslide or rockslide.
A huge slide blocked the mountain road after the heavy rain.
A light, back-less sandal that can be slipped on and off easily.
She wore comfortable slides to the beach.
slideadjective
Définitions
Relating to or designed for slides or sliding; used before a noun.
She bought a slide projector for her photography class.