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• Décrit quelque chose de lié, obligé ou limité ; peut aussi indiquer une direction vers un endroit précis.

Describes something that is tied, obligated, or confined; can also mean heading in a certain direction.

1. Confined by bondsB2formal

   Restricted or tied up physically, as with ropes or chains.

   lié, attaché, entravé

   • The prisoner was bound and unable to move.
   • She felt bound by the rules of the organization.
   • His hands were bound behind his back.

   Synonymeschainedfastenedfetteredrestrainedshackledtetheredtied

   Antonymesfreelooseunboundunrestraineduntied

2. Chemically or physically unitedC1formal

   Held together with another element, substance, or material in a chemical or physical union.

   lié

   • The molecules are bound together by strong covalent bonds.
   • The fibers are bound with a special adhesive.
   • In this compound, the atoms are tightly bound.

   Synonymesattachedcombinedconnectedjoinedlinkedunited

   Antonymesfreeunbound

3. Secured with a cover or bindingB2formal

   Having a cover or binding, often used as a combining form (e.g., leather-bound).

   Relié (avec une couverture)

   • She bought a beautiful leather-bound journal.
   • The library has many cloth-bound editions of classic novels.
   • He prefers hard-bound books over paperbacks.

   Synonymesbackedcasedcovered

4. Governed by fateB2formal

   Destined or fated to happen or be something.

   Destiné, voué par le destin

   • It was bound to happen sooner or later.
   • They were bound by fate to meet again.
   • He felt bound to become a musician.

   Synonymesdestineddoomedfatedinevitablepredetermined

   Antonymesfree

5. Covered or wrapped with a bandageB2formal

   Having a wound or injury covered with a bandage.

   bandé(e)

   • His injured leg was bound with a clean bandage.
   • The nurse bound the wound tightly to stop the bleeding.
   • She had her sprained ankle bound in elastic wrap.

   Synonymesbandageddressedtapedwrapped

   Antonymesexposedunbounduncoveredunwrapped

6. Headed in a certain directionB1informal

   Intending to go to a specific place; often used as a combining form (e.g., college-bound).

   En direction de

   • The ship was bound for New York.
   • She is college-bound after graduation.
   • They are homeward bound after a long trip.

   Synonymesdestineden routegoingheadingon the waytraveling

   Antonymesincomingreturningunbound

• Nom désignant une limite, une frontière ou l'étendue d'un domaine, d'une notion ou d'un degré.

A noun referring to a limit, boundary, or extent of an area, concept, or degree.

1. Boundary or limitB2formal

   A line or plane that marks the limits or extent of an area or concept.

   borne, limite

   • The river forms the natural bound of the property.
   • His ambition knows no bounds.
   • The fence marks the bound of the school grounds.

   Synonymesborderboundaryconfineedgeextremityfrontierlimitmarginperimeterverge

2. Maximum degreeB2formal

   The greatest possible degree or limit of something.

   degré maximal

   • Her patience was stretched to the bound of endurance.
   • The project pushed the bounds of modern technology.
   • He reached the upper bound of his abilities.

   Synonymescapceilingconfineextremitylimitmaximumrestraintutmost

   Antonymesminimum

3. Leap or jumpB1formal

   A light, self-propelled movement upward or forward, often with energy.

   Bond

   • The deer cleared the fence in a single bound.
   • With one bound, the cat landed on the table.
   • He took a bound forward to catch the ball.

   Synonymesbouncecaperhopjumpleapskipspringvault

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de lier, d'attacher ou de fixer quelque chose, ainsi que pour imposer une obligation juridique ou morale.

A verb used to indicate the act of tying, fastening, or securing something, or to impose a legal or moral obligation.

verbe irrégulier

1. Tie or fastenA2formal

   To tie or secure something with rope, string, or similar material.

   Attacher, lier

   • She bound the package with strong string.
   • They bound the prisoner's hands together.
   • The book was bound in leather.

   Synonymesattachcinchfastenknotlashsecurestraptethertietruss

   Antonymesfreeloosenreleaseunbindundounfastenuntie

2. Obligate or constrainB2formal

   To impose a legal or moral obligation on someone; to force to do something.

   Obliger ou contraindre

   • The contract binds both parties to the agreement.
   • He felt bound by his promise to help.
   • The rules bind us to follow the procedures.

   Synonymescompelconstrainforceimpelnecessitateobligateobligerequiretie

   Antonymesabsolveexemptfreerelease

3. Unite or connectB2formal

   To bring people or things together in a close relationship.

   unir, lier

   • Their shared interests bound them in friendship.
   • The tragedy bound the community together.
   • Traditions bind families across generations.

   Synonymesattachbondcementcombineconnectfusejoinlinktieunite

   Antonymesdetachdisconnectdividepartseparate

Variantes phrasalbind offbind over

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un saut ou un bond, ainsi que pour indiquer que quelqu'un est lié par une obligation ou une contrainte physique.

A verb used to indicate the act of leaping or jumping, or to be tied or restricted by an obligation or physical constraint.

verbe irrégulier

1. Leap or jump forwardB2formal

   To move forward by making large, energetic jumps or leaps.

   bondir

   • The deer bounded across the field with incredible speed.
   • The children bounded down the stairs to greet their parents.
   • The dog bounded happily toward its owner.

   Synonymesbouncehopjumpleappouncespringvault

2. Form a boundaryC1formal

   To form the border or edge of an area; to be adjacent to something.

   Borner, délimiter

   • The river bounds the property on the north side.
   • The national park is bounded by a high mountain range.
   • Their land is bounded by a fence and a small stream.

   Synonymesbordercircumscribedelimitdemarcateedgeencloseflankfringerimskirtsurroundverge

3. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To place limits on the extent, scope, or access of something.

   Limiter, borner

   • The contract bounds the company's liability to a fixed amount.
   • New regulations bound the use of certain chemicals in manufacturing.
   • The agreement bounds the number of visitors allowed per day.

   Synonymescircumscribeconfinecurbdelimitlimitrestrainrestrict

   Antonymesfreeloosenreleaseunbind

4. Rebound or spring backB2formal

   To spring back after hitting a surface; to bounce off an impact.

   Rebondir

   • The ball bounded off the wall and rolled across the floor.
   • The sound bounded back from the canyon walls.
   • The rubber ball bounded high into the air after hitting the pavement.

   Synonymesbouncecaromreboundrecoilricochet