dash

• Nom désignant une petite quantité d'une substance ajoutée, une course courte et rapide, ou un signe de ponctuation (—) marquant une pause ou une rupture.

A noun referring to a small amount of something added, a short fast run, or a punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break or pause.

1. Small amountA2informal

   A small quantity of something added, especially in cooking.

   Une petite quantité ajoutée

   • Add a dash of salt to the soup.
   • She put a dash of lemon juice in the tea.
   • The recipe calls for a dash of cinnamon.

   Synonymesbitdrophintpinchsmidgensplashsprinkletadtouch

2. Punctuation markB1formal

   A horizontal line used in writing to separate parts of a sentence or to indicate a pause.

   Tiret

   • Use an em dash to emphasize a point in your sentence.
   • The author used a dash to indicate a sudden break in thought.
   • In this style guide, a dash is preferred over a hyphen.

   Synonymesrule

3. Quick runA2informal

   A short, fast run or sprint.

   Course rapide, sprint

   • He made a dash for the bus stop.
   • She took a dash to the store before it closed.
   • The children made a dash across the playground.

   Synonymesboltdartrushsprintspurt

4. Style or flairB2informal

   A combination of style, energy, and confidence.

   Allure, panache

   • She dressed with a dash of elegance.
   • His performance had a certain dash that captivated the audience.
   • The party was full of dash and excitement.

   Synonymesbrioflairgustolivelinesspanachespiritstylevervezest

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un mouvement rapide ou soudain, ou le fait de frapper ou de jeter quelque chose avec force.

A verb used to indicate moving quickly or suddenly, or to strike or throw something with force.

1. Move quicklyA2informal

   To run or move very quickly, often for a short distance.

   se précipiter

   • She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
   • He dashed into the store before it closed.
   • The children dashed out of the classroom when the bell rang.

   Synonymesboltdartflyhurryracerushscurryshootsprinttearzoom

   Antonymesamblecrawldawdleplodsauntertrudge

2. Destroy or ruinB2formal

   To destroy or spoil something, especially hopes or expectations.

   Anéantir, briser (espoirs, attentes)

   • The accident dashed all his hopes of becoming a pilot.
   • Her dreams were dashed by the sudden financial crisis.
   • The rain dashed our plans for a picnic.

   Synonymesblightcrushdevastatefrustrateruinshatterspoilthwartwreck

   Antonymesrealizesatisfy

3. Strike forcefullyB2formal

   To hit or throw something with great force.

   fracasser, heurter violemment

   • Waves dashed against the rocky shore.
   • He dashed the glass against the wall in anger.
   • The storm dashed debris across the street.

   Synonymesbatterbeatcrashhitknockpoundramslamsmashstrike

Variantes phrasaldash downdash off