chip

• Nom ayant plusieurs sens, notamment un petit morceau de quelque chose (comme du bois, du verre ou de la nourriture), une fine tranche de pomme de terre frite jusqu'à être croustillante, ou un composant électronique utilisé dans les ordinateurs et les appareils.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a small piece of something (e.g., wood, glass, food), a thin slice of potato fried until crisp, or an electronic component used in computers and devices.

1. Small piece of foodA1informalbritish

   A thin slice of potato fried until crisp, often eaten as a snack.

   Chips (pommes de terre frites)

   • I bought a bag of chips from the shop.
   • She loves eating chips with ketchup.
   • We shared a large packet of chips during the movie.

   Synonymescrisppotato chip

2. Small piece of food (American)A1informalamerican

   A thin, crisp slice of potato fried or baked, often sold in bags.

   Chips de pommes de terre

   • He opened a bag of potato chips.
   • She prefers barbecue-flavored chips.
   • We had chips and dip at the party.

   Synonymespotato chip

3. Small piece of materialB1formal

   A small piece of something, such as wood, stone, or metal, broken off from a larger piece.

   Éclat, morceau détaché

   • A chip of paint fell off the wall.
   • He found a chip of flint on the ground.
   • The vase had a small chip on its rim.

   Synonymesbitflakefragmentpiecescrapshardshavingsliversplinter

4. Electronic componentB2formalIT

   A small piece of semiconducting material used in computers and other electronic devices.

   puce électronique

   • The computer's processor is a tiny chip.
   • They designed a new chip for faster data processing.
   • The chip in your phone stores all your information.

   Synonymesintegrated circuitmicrochipsilicon chip

5. Gambling tokenB1informal

   A small round token used in gambling games like poker.

   Jeton de jeu

   • He placed his chips on the table.
   • She won a pile of chips at the casino.
   • The dealer counted the chips after the game.

   Synonymescheckcountertoken

• Verbe désignant l'action d'enlever de petits morceaux d'un matériau dur, ou, en contexte informel, contribuer avec de l'argent ou entrer dans une conversation.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking off small pieces from a hard material, or in informal contexts, to contribute money or join in a conversation.

1. B1formal

   To break off a small piece from a hard object, often accidentally.

   Ébrécher

   • He chipped the edge of the plate when he dropped it.
   • The stone chipped the windshield of the car.
   • Be careful not to chip the paint on the wall.

   Synonymesbreak offcrackflakeknock offnicknotch

2. Cut or shape by chippingB2formal

   To cut or shape something by breaking off small pieces, often in woodworking or stone carving.

   ébaucher, tailler par enlèvement de petits éclats

   • The sculptor chipped away at the marble block for weeks.
   • He chipped the wood to create a rough shape.
   • They chipped the stone into a perfect square.

   Synonymescarvechiselhewknapwhittle

3. Contribute money or effortB1informal

   To contribute a small amount of money or effort to a common cause.

   mettre sa part

   • Everyone chipped in to buy a birthday gift for the boss.
   • We all chipped in to cover the cost of the party.
   • She chipped in with some helpful suggestions during the meeting.

   Synonymesante upcontributecough updonatehelp outkick inpitch inshell out

   Antonymeskeepwithhold

Variantes phrasalchip atchip awaychip away atchip inchip off