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divers

/ˈdaɪ.vɜːrz/

Traduction: Adjectif archaïque signifiant « divers » ou « plusieurs », rarement utilisé en anglais moderne ; il désigne aussi parfois « varié » ou « différent »., Personne qui travaille ou nage sous l'eau, ou grand oiseau plongeur de l'hémisphère nord se nourrissant de poissons.

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsolète/ˈdaɪ.vɜːrz/

An archaic adjective meaning 'various' or 'several', now rarely used in modern English.

  • 🇫🇷Adjectif archaïque signifiant « divers » ou « plusieurs », rarement utilisé en anglais moderne ; il désigne aussi parfois « varié » ou « différent ».
  1. Various or multiple C2 formal british

    Referring to a number of different kinds or types; many and varied.

    • The library contains divers books on ancient history.
    • Divers opinions were expressed during the debate.
    • He has traveled to divers countries across the globe.

    🇫🇷divers (plusieurs, variés)

    Synonymes: assorteddifferentmanifoldmiscellaneousmultiplenumerousseveralsundryvariedvarious

    Antonymes: identicalonesamesingleuniform

noun

B1formalcommon/ˈdaɪ.vər/

A noun referring to a person who works or swims underwater, or a large fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere.

  • 🇫🇷Personne qui travaille ou nage sous l'eau, ou grand oiseau plongeur de l'hémisphère nord se nourrissant de poissons.
  1. Underwater worker B1 formal

    A person who works underwater, often for construction, repair, or research purposes.

    • The diver inspected the ship's hull for damage.
    • Professional divers are trained to work at great depths.
    • A team of divers was sent to repair the underwater pipeline.

    🇫🇷plongeur professionnel / scaphandrier

    Synonymes: aquanautfrogman

  2. Recreational diver A2 formal

    A person who dives into water for sport or leisure.

    • The diver performed a perfect somersault from the high board.
    • She is an experienced scuba diver who explores coral reefs.
    • The diver surfaced after exploring the underwater cave.

    🇫🇷plongeur récréatif

  3. Diving bird C1 formal

    A large, primitive fish-eating bird of northern regions, with webbed feet placed far back on the body, related to grebes.

    • The diver bird is known for its excellent swimming abilities.
    • We spotted a diver bird fishing in the lake.
    • Divers are often seen in cold northern waters.

    🇫🇷Plongeon (oiseau)

    Synonymes: loon

  • divers plural form
  • divers' possessive plural form
  • diver's possessive singular form