bench

• Long siège, généralement en bois ou en métal, prévu pour plusieurs personnes, souvent placé dans les parcs, les jardins ou les lieux publics.

A long seat, typically made of wood or metal, for multiple people to sit on, often found in parks, gardens, or public spaces.

1. A1formal

   A long seat made of wood, stone, or metal, often found in public places.

   Banc (siège public)

   • They sat on a bench in the park.
   • The old wooden bench was painted green.
   • She waited for the bus on a bench at the stop.

   Synonymesformseatsettle

2. Work tableB1formal

   A long, sturdy table used for working on, especially in carpentry or mechanics.

   Établi

   • He placed the wood on the workbench to cut it.
   • The mechanic repaired the engine on a bench in the garage.
   • She organized her tools on the bench before starting the project.

   Synonymescounterworkbenchworktable

3. Sports reserve playersB1informal

   The area where substitute players sit during a game, or the substitutes themselves.

   banc de touche

   • The coach called a player from the bench to replace the injured one.
   • He spent most of the season on the bench.
   • The bench cheered loudly when their teammate scored.

   Synonymessecond string

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de retirer un joueur d'un match ou de le remplacer, ainsi que pour montrer ou exposer quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing a player from a game or substituting them, or to display or exhibit something.

1. Remove from playB2informalsport

   To take a player out of a game or match, typically as a substitute or due to poor performance.

   Retirer du jeu

   • The coach benched the star player after the first quarter.
   • He was benched for the entire second half due to his injury.
   • The manager decided to bench the goalkeeper for the next match.

   Synonymesdroppullreplacesidelinesittake outyank

   Antonymesfieldplaystart

2. Display or exhibitC1formal

   To show or display something, often in a public or formal setting.

   exposer

   • The museum benched the ancient artifacts for the exhibition.
   • The artist benched her latest sculpture at the gallery opening.
   • The company benched its new product line at the trade fair.