cinch

• Nom anglais désignant une chose très facile à faire, la sangle de ventre d'une selle de cheval, ou encore un jeu de cartes où les joueurs enchérissent pour choisir l'atout.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to an undertaking that is easy to accomplish, a band around a horse's belly that secures a saddle, or a card game where players bid for the right to name trumps.

1. Easy taskB2informalamerican

   Something that is very simple or straightforward to accomplish.

   Jeu d'enfant / Formalité

   • The exam was a cinch; I finished in twenty minutes.
   • Don't worry about the repair—it's a cinch.
   • For an experienced chef, this recipe is a cinch.

   Synonymesbreezecakewalkduck souppicnicpiece of cakepushoversnapwalkover

   Antonymesburdenchallengehardshipordealstruggle

2. Saddle strapC1formal

   A band or strap that goes around a horse's belly to secure the saddle in place.

   Sangle de selle

   • He tightened the cinch before mounting the horse.
   • The leather cinch was worn from years of use.
   • A loose cinch can cause the saddle to slip.

   Synonymesgirth

3. C2formalamerican

   A card game similar to all fours, where players bid for the right to name the trump suit.

   Cinch (jeu de cartes)

   • They played a round of cinch after dinner.
   • In cinch, the highest bidder chooses the trump suit.
   • Cinch requires both luck and strategic bidding.

   Synonymeshigh-five

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fixer solidement quelque chose, ou pour rendre quelque chose sûr, certain ou garanti.

A verb used to indicate the act of securing something firmly, or to make something certain or guaranteed.

1. Secure with a strapB2formal

   To fasten or tighten a girth or strap around an animal, especially a horse.

   Sangler

   • He cinched the saddle tightly before the ride.
   • The cowboy cinched the horse's girth securely.
   • She learned how to cinch a pack on a mule.

   Synonymesfastengirthsecurestraptighten

   Antonymesloosenreleaseslackenunbuckleunfastenuntie

2. Make certain or guaranteeB2informalamerican

   To ensure something will happen or be successful.

   rendre certain, garantir

   • Her excellent performance cinched her promotion.
   • The last goal cinched the victory for the team.
   • A good interview cinched the job offer.

   Synonymesassureclinchensureguaranteesealsecure

3. Gain control or masteryC1informalamerican

   To get a firm hold or understanding of something.

   Maîtriser, dominer

   • He finally cinched the complex concept after hours of study.
   • The team cinched the championship with a final win.
   • She cinched the deal with a firm handshake.

   Synonymesclinchcommandcontrolgraspmastersecure