cardboard

• Qualifie quelque chose en carton ou qui en a l'apparence, évoquant souvent un caractère bon marché, fragile, sans consistance ou factice.

Describes something made of or resembling cardboard, often implying cheapness, flimsiness, or lack of substance.

1. Without substanceB2informal

   Lacking depth, realism, or genuine quality; superficial or flimsy.

   Sans substance

   • The characters in the movie were cardboard and unconvincing.
   • His argument was cardboard, easily dismissed by the experts.
   • The plot felt cardboard, with no real emotional impact.

   Synonymesflatflimsyhollowinsubstantialone-dimensionalshallowstiffsuperficialtwo-dimensionalunconvincingwooden

   Antonymesauthenticgenuineprofoundrealisticsubstantialvivid

• Matériau rigide et assez épais fait de papier, utilisé pour fabriquer des boîtes, des emballages et d'autres objets résistants.

A stiff, moderately thick paper material used for making boxes, packaging, and other sturdy items.

indénombrable

1. Stiff paper materialA2formal

   A stiff, moderately thick paper material used for making boxes, packaging, and other items.

   Carton (matériau rigide)

   • The package was shipped in a strong cardboard box.
   • She cut the cardboard into shapes for her art project.
   • Recycling cardboard helps reduce waste.

   Synonymeschipboardpaperboardpasteboard