bridge

• Nom désignant une construction permettant de franchir un obstacle physique (comme une rivière, une route ou une vallée), ou un jeu de cartes se jouant à quatre joueurs.

A noun referring to a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a river, road, or valley) or a card game for four players.

1. Structure over a gapA1formal

   A structure built to span a physical obstacle such as a river, valley, or road, allowing passage.

   pont

   • The bridge across the river was built in 1920.
   • We drove over the bridge to reach the island.
   • The old stone bridge is a popular tourist attraction.

   Synonymescrossingoverpassspantrestleviaduct

2. Connection or linkB2formal

   Something that connects or links two things, groups, or ideas.

   pont (au sens de lien)

   • The program serves as a bridge between the school and the community.
   • Music can be a bridge between different cultures.
   • They built a bridge of understanding between the two departments.

   Synonymesbondconnectioncouplingliaisonlinknexustie

3. B2formal

   A card game for four players in two partnerships, popular in clubs and tournaments.

   Bridge (jeu de cartes)

   • They play bridge every Thursday evening.
   • She is an expert at contract bridge.
   • The bridge tournament attracted players from all over the country.

4. Part of a shipB1formal

   The raised platform on a ship from which the captain and officers direct operations.

   Passerelle (de navire)

   • The captain stood on the bridge and gave the order to sail.
   • The navigation equipment is located on the bridge.
   • Only authorized personnel are allowed on the bridge.

   Synonymespilothousewheelhouse

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de créer ou d'établir une connexion entre deux choses, ou de réduire un écart ou une différence.

A verb used to indicate the act of building or forming a connection between two things, or reducing a gap or difference.

1. Connect or spanB1formal

   To build or form a connection over a physical gap, such as a river or road.

   Relier ou enjamber

   • The engineers plan to bridge the river with a new structure.
   • They bridged the canyon using a suspension design.
   • The fallen tree bridged the small stream.

   Synonymesarch overconnectcrossjoinlinkoverpassspantraverseunite

2. Reduce differencesB2formal

   To reduce or eliminate differences between two groups, ideas, or situations.

   Réduire les écarts

   • The program aims to bridge the gap between rich and poor.
   • She tried to bridge the cultural divide through dialogue.
   • Education can bridge the gap between generations.

   Synonymescloseconnectlinkmediatenarrowovercomereconcileresolvespanunite

   Antonymesdividepolarizeseparatesplit

3. B2informal

   To provide a temporary connection or link until a permanent solution is found.

   Faire la jonction temporaire

   • They used a loan to bridge the financial shortfall.
   • The interim manager will bridge the period until a new CEO is hired.
   • We need to bridge the time until the software is updated.

Variantes phrasalbridge over