capsule

• Nom désignant un petit contenant, une pilule à enveloppe gélatineuse, un fruit sec en forme de boîte, un texte très condensé, une enveloppe en anatomie, un module de vaisseau spatial ou un siège éjectable de pilote.

A noun referring to a small container, a gelatinous pill, a dry seed vessel, a shortened written work, an enclosing structure in anatomy, a spacecraft module, or an ejectable pilot seat.

1. Small containerA2formal

   A small, often cylindrical, container used for storing or holding something.

   capsule (petit contenant)

   • She placed the ring in a small velvet capsule.
   • The time capsule was buried in the schoolyard.
   • He kept his spare key in a waterproof capsule.

   Synonymesampoulecanistercasecontainerpodvial

2. Medicine pillA2formalmedical

   A small, rounded gelatinous container that encloses a dose of medicine for swallowing.

   Capsule (médicament)

   • The doctor prescribed a daily capsule of vitamin D.
   • She swallowed the capsule with a glass of water.
   • These capsules are easier to take than tablets.

   Synonymespilltablet

3. C1formalscientific

   A dry, dehiscent seed vessel or the spore-containing structure found in plants like mosses.

   Capsule (organe végétal)

   • The moss capsule releases spores when it opens.
   • Botanists studied the capsule of the plant under a microscope.
   • The seed capsule burst open, scattering seeds across the ground.

   Synonymescasehuskpericarppodseedpodshellsporangiumtheca

4. Abridged versionB2formal

   A shortened version of a written work, such as a book or article.

   Version abrégée

   • The publisher released a capsule version of the novel for quick reading.
   • This capsule summary covers the main points of the report.
   • Students read a capsule of the classic text.

   Synonymesabstractcondensationdigestoutlineoverviewsummarysynopsis

5. Anatomical structureC1formalmedical

   A structure in the body that encloses an organ or body part.

   Capsule anatomique

   • The joint is surrounded by a fibrous capsule.
   • The kidney is enclosed in a protective capsule.
   • Inflammation of the capsule can cause pain and stiffness.

   Synonymescasingenvelopemembranesacsheath

6. B2formalscientific

   A spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space.

   capsule spatiale

   • The space capsule re-entered Earth's atmosphere safely.
   • Astronauts lived in the capsule for six months.
   • The capsule docked with the space station.

   Synonymesspace capsule

7. Ejection seatC1formaltechnical

   A pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in an emergency, allowing the pilot to descend by parachute.

   Siège éjectable

   • The pilot ejected from the plane using the capsule seat.
   • The capsule seat is designed for emergency escapes.
   • Modern fighter jets are equipped with advanced capsule ejection systems.

   Synonymesejector seat

• Verbe signifiant résumer ou condenser quelque chose sous une forme brève ou compacte.

A verb meaning to enclose or summarize something in a concise or compact form.

1. Enclose in a capsuleB2formal

   To put or seal something inside a small container or capsule.

   Enfermer dans une capsule

   • The medicine is capsuled for easy swallowing.
   • They capsuled the sample for laboratory analysis.
   • The company capsules its vitamins in gelatin shells.

   Synonymesencapsulateencaseenclosepackageseal

2. Condense or summarizeC1formal

   To express something in a very short or concise form; to reduce in volume.

   Condenser, résumer

   • The author capsuled the entire novel into a single paragraph.
   • She capsuled her speech to fit the five-minute time limit.
   • The report was capsuled into a few key bullet points.

   Synonymesabridgeabstractcompresscondensedigestencapsulateepitomizeoutlinerecapitulate

   Antonymesamplifyelaborateexpandextendlengthenprotractstretch