cup

• Petit récipient ouvert, généralement muni d'une anse, servant à boire des boissons telles que le thé, le café ou l'eau. Il désigne aussi le contenu d'un tel récipient et, par extension, un trophée ou un gobelet dans certains sports.

A small open container, typically with a handle, used for drinking beverages such as tea, coffee, or water.

1. Drinking vesselA1formal

   A small container with a handle, used for drinking liquids like tea or coffee.

   tasse

   • She poured hot tea into her cup.
   • He drank a cup of coffee every morning.
   • The cup was filled to the brim with water.

   Synonymesbeakerchalicecoffee cupglassgobletmugteacuptumbler

2. Measuring unitA2formal

   A standard unit of volume used in cooking, typically about 240 milliliters.

   tasse (unité de mesure)

   • Add two cups of flour to the mixture.
   • The recipe calls for one cup of sugar.
   • Measure the milk using a measuring cup.

   Synonymescupful

3. Sports trophyB1formal

   A large decorative cup awarded as a prize in competitions.

   Coupe (trophée sportif)

   • The team lifted the World Cup in victory.
   • They won the cup after a thrilling final match.
   • The championship cup was presented to the winners.

   Synonymesawardchaliceprizetrophy

• Verbe utilisé pour donner ou maintenir quelque chose en forme de tasse, ou pour prendre ou placer quelque chose dans une tasse.

A verb used to form or hold something in a cup-like shape, or to take or put something into a cup.

1. Form into cup shapeB2formal

   To shape or hold something with the hands curved like a cup.

   Former en coupe, creuser la main

   • She cupped her hands to catch the water.
   • He cupped the bird gently in his palms.
   • The child cupped the flower in her hands.

   Synonymesarchbowcradlecurvehollowscoop

   Antonymesextendflattenopenspread

2. Hold or containB2informal

   To hold something in a curved or protective manner.

   tenir en coupe

   • She cupped his face in her hands.
   • The valley cups the lake beautifully.
   • He cupped the microphone to reduce background noise.

   Synonymesclaspcradlegraspholdpalmsupport