cord

• Nom désignant une fine cordelette flexible faite de fibres tordues, ou un câble électrique servant à connecter des appareils.

A noun referring to a thin, flexible strand or rope made of twisted fibers, or an electrical cable used to connect devices.

1. Thin rope or stringA2formal

   A thin, flexible strand of material, often used for tying or fastening.

   corde (fine)

   • He tied the package with a strong cord.
   • She used a cord to hang the picture on the wall.
   • The cord snapped under the heavy weight.

   Synonymeslineropestrandstringthreadtwine

2. Electrical cableA2formal

   A flexible insulated wire used to connect electrical devices to a power source.

   Cordon électrique

   • The lamp's cord is too short to reach the outlet.
   • Make sure the cord is not frayed before plugging it in.
   • He replaced the damaged cord on his computer charger.

   Synonymescableflexleadlinewire

3. Anatomical structureB2formalmedical

   A cord-like structure in the body, such as the spinal cord or vocal cords.

   cordon (anatomique)

   • The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae.
   • She injured her vocal cords from shouting too much.
   • The umbilical cord connects the baby to the placenta.

• Verbe signifiant attacher ou lier avec une corde, ou empiler du bois en une mesure appelée corde.

A verb meaning to tie or bind with a cord, or to stack wood in a measured pile.

1. Tie with a cordB2formal

   To fasten or bind something using a thin rope or string.

   attacher avec une corde

   • She corded the bundle of wood tightly.
   • He corded the boxes together for shipping.
   • The workers corded the equipment to the truck.

   Synonymesbindfastenlashropesecurestraptethertietruss

2. Stack woodC1formalamerican

   To stack firewood in a pile for measurement or storage.

   Empiler du bois en cordes

   • They corded the logs in the backyard.
   • The farmer corded the firewood for winter.
   • He spent the afternoon cording the freshly cut timber.

   Synonymesheappilestack