bracket

• Nom désignant un support fixé à un mur ou à une surface, ou l'une des deux marques [ ] utilisées à l'écrit et à l'impression pour encadrer des mots ou des chiffres.

A noun referring to a support projecting from a wall, or one of a pair of marks [ ] used in writing and printing to enclose words or figures.

1. Punctuation markA2formal

   One of a pair of marks [ ] used to enclose words or figures.

   Crochet (ponctuation)

   • Put the citation in square brackets.
   • The editor added brackets around the inserted text.
   • Use brackets to indicate optional information.

   Synonymescrotchetsquare bracket

2. Supporting structureB1formal

   A projecting support for a shelf or other structure.

   Support en saillie

   • He fixed the shelf to the wall with metal brackets.
   • The bracket broke under the weight of the books.
   • You need strong brackets to hold the heavy mirror.

   Synonymesbracecantileverconsolecorbelpropsupport

3. Group or rangeB1formal

   A category or range of values, especially in terms of income, age, or price.

   Tranche (catégorie ou fourchette)

   • She falls into the highest tax bracket.
   • The product is aimed at the 18-25 age bracket.
   • Prices in the lower bracket are more affordable.

   Synonymesbandcategoryclassdivisiongrouplevelrangesegmenttier

• Mettre ou enfermer quelque chose entre parenthèses, ou regrouper/catégoriser des éléments ensemble.

A verb meaning to place or enclose something within brackets, or to group or categorize items together.

1. Enclose in bracketsB2formal

   To put words, numbers, or symbols inside brackets (parentheses) for clarity or grouping.

   Mettre entre parenthèses

   • Please bracket the optional items in the list.
   • The editor bracketed the unclear phrase for revision.
   • In the equation, bracket the terms that need to be calculated first.

   Synonymesdelimitencloseset off

2. Group or classify togetherB2formal

   To consider or treat two or more things as belonging to the same group or category.

   classer ensemble

   • The two authors are often bracketed together as pioneers of the genre.
   • These expenses are bracketed under 'miscellaneous' in the budget.
   • The study brackets participants by age and income level.

   Synonymesassociatecategorizeclassclassifycoupleequategrouplink

   Antonymesdifferentiatedistinguishdividesegregateseparate

Variantes phrasalbracket out