carpet

• Nom désignant un revêtement de sol en tissu épais ou en matière synthétique, généralement utilisé pour couvrir le sol d'une pièce.

A noun referring to a floor covering made of thick woven fabric or synthetic material, typically used to cover a room's floor.

1. A1formal

   A thick woven or tufted fabric used as a floor covering.

   Tapis de sol

   • We bought a new carpet for the living room.
   • The hotel lobby had a beautiful red carpet.
   • She vacuumed the carpet every weekend.

   Synonymescarpetingrug

2. Layer or coveringB1informal

   A thick layer of something covering a surface.

   Couche / tapis

   • A carpet of leaves covered the garden path.
   • The forest floor was a carpet of moss.
   • A thick carpet of snow blanketed the town.

   Synonymesblanketcoatingcoveringlayermantlesheetveil

• Verbe signifiant recouvrir le sol d'une moquette, ou réprimander sévèrement quelqu'un.

A verb meaning to cover a floor with a carpet, or to reprimand or scold someone severely.

1. Cover with carpetB1formal

   To cover a floor or surface with a carpet.

   recouvrir de moquette

   • They decided to carpet the entire living room.
   • The hallway was carpeted in a soft beige color.
   • We need to carpet the stairs for safety.

   Synonymesrug

2. Reprimand severelyC1informalbritish

   To criticize or scold someone harshly, often in a formal setting.

   Réprimander sévèrement

   • The manager carpeted the employee for being late repeatedly.
   • He was carpeted by the boss for his poor performance.
   • The teacher carpeted the students for cheating on the exam.

   Synonymesberatecastigatechastisedress downrebukereprimandscoldtell offupbraid