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• Qualifie quelque chose qui ne porte aucune inscription, marque ou image ; s'emploie aussi pour un visage sans expression ou un regard vide, ou pour un manque de compréhension.

Describes something that has no writing, marks, or images; also used to describe an expressionless face or a lack of understanding.

1. Empty or unmarkedA2formal

   Containing no writing, marks, or images.

   vide, sans inscription, sans marque

   • She handed in a blank sheet of paper.
   • The screen went blank during the presentation.
   • He stared at the blank page, unable to write.

   Synonymesbarecleanclearemptyplainunmarkedunusedvirginvoidwhite

   Antonymesdecoratedfilledinscribedmarkedwritten

2. ExpressionlessB1formal

   Showing no emotion, understanding, or reaction.

   sans expression

   • His face remained blank during the entire speech.
   • She gave me a blank look when I asked the question.
   • The student's expression was blank after hearing the complex explanation.

   Synonymesdeadpanemptyexpressionlessimpassiveinexpressivepoker-facedstonyunresponsivevacantwooden

   Antonymesanimatedexpressivereactiveresponsive

3. Without memory or thoughtB1informal

   Unable to remember or think of something.

   Vide (de mémoire / de pensée)

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • He drew a blank when asked for his phone number.
   • She went completely blank when the interviewer asked about her experience.

   Synonymesemptyvacantvacuousvoid

• Nom désignant un espace vide, une lacune ou une surface sans marques, texte ou contenu.

A noun referring to an empty space, a void, or a surface that has no marks, writing, or content.

1. Empty spaceA2formal

   An empty area on a document or form where information is to be written.

   Espace vide à remplir

   • Please fill in the blanks on the application form.
   • The test had several blanks for the answers.
   • He left a blank where his signature should be.

   Synonymesblank spaceboxfieldspace

2. Lack of understandingB1informal

   A state of being unable to remember or think of something.

   Trou de mémoire

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • She drew a blank when asked about the incident.
   • He stared at the question with a complete blank.

   Synonymesblanknessmental blockvoid

3. AmmunitionB2formal

   A cartridge that contains no bullet, used for training or simulation.

   Balle à blanc

   • The soldiers used blanks during the training exercise.
   • The gun was loaded with blanks for the movie scene.
   • Blanks can still be dangerous at close range.

• Verbe signifiant vider, déconcerter, être incapable de se souvenir de quelque chose, ou ignorer délibérément quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming empty, confused, or failing to remember something, or to ignore someone deliberately.

1. Ignore or disregardB2informal

   To deliberately ignore someone or pretend not to notice them.

   ignorer volontairement

   • She blanked him when he tried to say hello.
   • He blanked the question and walked away.
   • I tried to catch her eye but she blanked me completely.

   Synonymesbrush offcold-shouldercutdisregardignoreslightsnub

   Antonymesacknowledgegreetheednoticerecognize

2. Become empty or forgetB2informal

   To suddenly forget something or have your mind go empty.

   Avoir un trou de mémoire

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • He blanked on the answer to the question.
   • She blanked out the entire conversation.

   Synonymesdraw a blankforgetfreezespace

   Antonymesrecallremember

Variantes phrasalblank out