brook

• Nom désignant un petit cours d'eau naturel, généralement plus étroit et moins profond qu'une rivière.

A noun referring to a small, natural stream of fresh water, typically narrower and shallower than a river.

1. Small streamB1formal

   A small, natural stream of fresh water, often flowing through a valley or woodland.

   Petit cours d'eau naturel

   • The children played by the brook on a hot summer day.
   • A small brook runs through the back of the property.
   • We followed the brook until it joined the river.

   Synonymesbeckcreekfreshetgillrillrivuletrunstreamstreamlet

• Verbe signifiant tolérer ou supporter quelque chose, généralement utilisé dans des constructions négatives.

A verb meaning to tolerate or endure something, typically used in negative constructions.

1. Tolerate or endureC2formal

   To tolerate or allow something, typically used in negative constructions.

   Supporter, tolérer

   • He will not brook any interference in his work.
   • The manager brooks no excuses for lateness.
   • She brooks no criticism of her decisions.

   Synonymesabideacceptbearcountenanceendurestandstomachsuffersupporttolerate

   Antonymesdefydenydisallowforbidopposeprohibitrefuserejectresistwithstand