canned

• Décrit des aliments conservés dans une boîte ou un bocal ; s'emploie aussi informellement pour qualifier quelque chose de préenregistré, préparé à l'avance ou dénué d'originalité.

Describes food that has been preserved in a can; also used informally to describe something that is pre-recorded, pre-prepared, or lacking originality.

1. Preserved in a canA2formal

   Food that has been preserved and sealed in a metal can.

   en conserve

   • We bought canned beans for the camping trip.
   • She prefers fresh vegetables over canned ones.
   • The pantry is stocked with canned soup and tuna.

   Synonymestinned

   Antonymesfreshraw

2. Pre-recorded or pre-preparedB2informal

   Something that is recorded or prepared in advance, often used for music or performances.

   préenregistré, préparé à l'avance

   • The band played a canned version of their hit song.
   • The audience heard canned laughter during the TV show.
   • The speech was canned and lacked any spontaneity.

   Synonymesprepackagedpreparedprerecordedready-maderecordedtaped

   Antonymesextemporaneousimpromptulive

3. Dismissed or firedB2slangamerican

   Slang for being fired from a job or dismissed.

   Renvoyé, limogé

   • He got canned after missing too many deadlines.
   • She was canned from her position for poor performance.
   • They canned the manager due to budget cuts.

   Synonymesdischargeddismissedfiredlet gosackedterminated

   Antonymesemployedhired

• Verbe signifiant mettre en conserve dans une boîte ou un bocal, licencier quelqu'un, ou arrêter/interrompre quelque chose.

A regular English verb meaning to preserve food or other substances by sealing them in airtight containers (typically metal cans), or informally to dismiss someone from employment, to stop an activity, or to discard something. This lexical verb is distinct from the modal auxiliary 'can' expressing ability or permission.

1. To preserve food by sealing in airtight containersB1formalculinary

   To preserve food, beverages, or other perishable substances by processing them and sealing them in airtight containers, typically metal cans or glass jars, to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life.

   mettre en conserve

   • My grandmother cans tomatoes every summer from her garden harvest.
   • The factory cans over 10,000 servings of soup per hour.
   • Learn how to can peaches properly to enjoy them year-round.
   • They canned the surplus fruit before winter arrived.
   • Commercial canning involves high-temperature sterilization to ensure safety.

   Synonymesbottlejarpreserveput uptin

2. To put something into a can or containerB2formaltechnical

   To place a substance, product, or item into a can, tin, or similar sealed container for storage, transport, or sale, regardless of whether preservation is the primary goal.

   mettre en boîte

   • The brewery cans its craft beer in aluminum containers for distribution.
   • Workers can the paint in one-liter tins before shipping.
   • They decided to can the product in eco-friendly recyclable packaging.
   • The company cans its energy drinks in sleek, modern designs.
   • After mixing, can the solution immediately to maintain its potency.

   Synonymespackagetin

3. To dismiss someone from employment (informal/slang)C1slangamericanbusiness

   To terminate someone's employment; to fire or discharge a person from their job. This usage is informal and primarily found in American English.

   Licencier (familier)

   • After the third warning, the manager canned him for repeated tardiness.
   • The company canned fifty employees during the restructuring.
   • If you keep missing deadlines, they'll can you without hesitation.
   • He got canned last week for violating company policy.
   • The new CEO canned the entire marketing team on her first day.

   Synonymesaxebootfirelet gopink slipsack

   Antonymesemployhire

4. To stop, abandon, or discard something (informal/slang)B2slang

   To cease an activity, abandon a plan, or throw something away; to put an end to something decisively. This informal usage is common in spoken English.

   Larguer, abandonner

   • Let's can this discussion and move on to more important matters.
   • They canned the project after realizing it was too expensive.
   • Just can the idea—it's never going to work.
   • He canned his old phone and bought the latest model.
   • The director canned the scene because it didn't fit the film's tone.

   Synonymesaxecancelditchdropdumpjunkkillnixscraptrash