cast

• Nom désignant le groupe d'acteurs jouant les rôles dans une pièce, un film ou une production télévisée, ou encore une enveloppe rigide de protection pour un os cassé.

A noun referring to the group of actors who perform in a play, film, or television production, or a hard protective covering for a broken bone.

1. Actors in a performanceB1formal

   The group of actors who perform in a play, film, or television show.

   Distribution (d'un spectacle)

   • The cast of the movie included several famous actors.
   • She joined the cast of the Broadway musical last month.
   • The entire cast received a standing ovation.

   Synonymescompanydramatis personaeensembletroupe

2. Mold or shapeB2formal

   An object made by pouring a liquid material into a mold and letting it harden.

   Moulage

   • The artist made a plaster cast of the sculpture.
   • A bronze cast of the statue was displayed in the museum.
   • The dentist took a cast of the patient's teeth.

   Synonymescastingcopyfiguremodelreplicareproductionstatue

3. Medical castB1formalmedical

   A hard protective covering made of plaster or fiberglass used to support a broken bone.

   Plâtre (immobilisation d'un membre)

   • He had to wear a cast on his arm for six weeks.
   • The doctor removed the cast after the bone healed.
   • She signed her friend's cast with colorful markers.

   Synonymesplasterplaster cast

4. Type or characterC1formal

   A particular type or quality of something, often referring to a person's appearance or nature.

   type, caractère, apparence

   • He had a thoughtful cast of mind.
   • The building had a modern cast to its design.
   • Her features had a delicate cast.

   Synonymescharacterkindmoldnaturequalitysortstamptonetype

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de lancer quelque chose, de distribuer des rôles dans une représentation ou de donner une forme à un matériau en le coulant dans un moule.

A verb used to indicate the act of throwing something, assigning roles in a performance, or shaping material by pouring into a mold.

verbe irrégulier

1. Throw or projectB1formal

   To throw something forcefully or to direct something (like light or a shadow) in a particular direction.

   jeter, projeter

   • He cast the fishing line into the river.
   • The lamp cast a soft glow across the room.
   • She cast a quick glance at her watch.

   Synonymesemitflinghurllobpitchprojectshedthrowtoss

   Antonymescatchreceiveretainwithhold

2. Select for a roleB1formal

   To choose an actor to play a particular role in a film, play, or show.

   choisir pour un rôle

   • The director cast her as the lead in the movie.
   • They are casting for the new Broadway musical.
   • He was cast in the role of the villain.

   Synonymesappointassignchoosedesignatenamepickselect

3. Shape or formB2formal

   To shape a material (like metal or plastic) by pouring it into a mold and letting it harden.

   Couler, mouler

   • The artist cast the bronze statue in a single piece.
   • They cast the metal into a solid block.
   • The factory casts parts for car engines.

   Synonymesformmoldshape

4. Record a voteB2formal

   To formally record or give a vote in an election or meeting.

   Déposer un vote

   • Millions of people cast their votes in the election.
   • She cast her ballot in the primary election.
   • The committee cast their votes for the new chairperson.

   Synonymesballotregistervote

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