brim

• Nom désignant le bord saillant ou le rebord d'un récipient, d'un chapeau ou d'un autre objet, ainsi que la lisière ou le bord supérieur de quelque chose.

A noun referring to the edge, rim, or upper edge of a container, hat, or other object.

1. Edge of a containerB1formal

   The top edge of a cup, bowl, glass, or other container.

   Bord d'un contenant

   • She filled the glass to the brim with water.
   • The cup was full to the brim with hot coffee.
   • He poured the soup until it reached the brim of the bowl.

   Synonymesedgeliprimtop

2. Hat edgeB1formal

   The projecting edge around the bottom of a hat.

   bord de chapeau

   • He tipped the brim of his hat to greet her.
   • The wide brim of her sun hat protected her face.
   • The cowboy's hat had a curved brim.

   Synonymesbillpeakvisor

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait d'être rempli jusqu'au bord ou jusqu'au point de déborder, ou de remplir quelque chose jusqu'au bord.

A verb used to indicate the act of being full to the point of overflowing, or to fill something to the edge.

1. Be full to the edgeB2formal

   To be filled or overflowing with something, often liquid.

   déborder de

   • The cup brimmed with hot coffee.
   • Her eyes brimmed with tears of joy.
   • The river brimmed after the heavy rain.

   Synonymesaboundfilloverflowspill overteem

2. Be full of emotion or qualityB2formal

   To be filled with a strong feeling or quality.

   déborder de

   • The children brimmed with excitement on Christmas morning.
   • He brimmed with confidence before the interview.
   • The room brimmed with laughter and joy.

   Synonymesaboundburstoverflowteem

Variantes phrasalbrim over