double

• Qui est composé de deux éléments égaux, identiques ou semblables ; qui vaut ou contient deux fois plus.

Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things; twice as much or as many.

1. Twice as much or manyA2formal

   Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things.

   double (au sens de deux fois plus)

   • She ordered a double espresso.
   • The room has double doors leading to the garden.
   • He received double the amount of money he expected.

   Synonymesdualduplicatepairedtwicetwintwofold

   Antonymessingle

2. Made for twoA2formal

   Designed or intended for two people or things.

   Prévu pour deux

   • They booked a double room at the hotel.
   • The bed is a double size.
   • We need a double stroller for the twins.

   Synonymesdualpairedtwin

   Antonymessingle

3. Having two different uses or rolesB1formal

   Having two different functions, purposes, or meanings.

   à double fonction

   • The sofa serves a double purpose as a bed.
   • He leads a double life as a spy.
   • The word 'bat' has a double meaning.

   Synonymesdualduplexpairedtwintwofold

   Antonymesexclusivesinglesole

• Adverbe signifiant « deux fois » ou « de deux manières ». Il indique que quelque chose se fait à un degré double, d'une façon double, avec une quantité ou un effet doublé. Il peut aussi signifier « à deux » ou « ensemble ».

An adverb meaning "twice" or "in two ways." It is used to indicate that something is done to a double degree, in a twofold manner, or with twice the amount or effect. It can also mean "in a pair" or "together."

1. Twice the amount or degreeA2formal

   To a degree or extent that is twice as much.

   doublement

   • She paid double for the express shipping.
   • The price of gas has gone up double in the last year.
   • He worked double to finish the project on time.

   Synonymesdoublytwicetwofold

   Antonymeshalf

2. In a pair or two togetherB1informal

   In a way that involves two things or people together.

   à deux, en double

   • They rode double on the motorcycle.
   • The children sat double on the bench.
   • We can sleep double in the guest room.

   Antonymesaloneindividuallysingly

• Substantif désignant une quantité, une taille, une valeur ou une force deux fois plus grande, ou une personne ou un objet qui ressemble exactement à un autre.

A noun referring to something that is twice the size, quantity, value, or strength of something else, or a person or thing that looks exactly like another.

1. Twice the amountA2formal

   A number or amount that is twice as much as something else.

   double (quantité)

   • He ordered a double of the usual portion.
   • The price is a double of what it was last year.
   • She paid double for the express shipping.

2. LookalikeB1informal

   A person who looks exactly like another person.

   Sosie

   • He is your double; you could be twins.
   • The actor's double performed the dangerous stunts.
   • She met her double at the costume party.

   Synonymesclonecounterpartdead ringerdoppelgangermirror imageringerspitting imagetwin

3. Sports betB2informalbritish

   A bet on two different events, where both must win for the bet to succeed.

   Pari combiné sur deux sélections

   • He placed a double on the two football matches.
   • Her double paid off when both teams won.
   • The bookmaker offered good odds for the double.

   Synonymesaccumulatorparlay

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose deux fois plus grand ou de devenir deux fois plus grand.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something twice as much or as many, or of becoming twice as much or as many.

1. Increase twofoldA2formal

   To make or become twice as much or as many.

   doubler (sens: multiplier par deux)

   • The company doubled its profits this year.
   • She doubled the recipe to feed more guests.
   • The population of the town has doubled in the last decade.

   Synonymesduplicateredouble

   Antonymeshalve

2. Fold overB1formal

   To bend or fold something so that one part lies on top of another.

   plier en deux

   • He doubled the blanket and placed it on the chair.
   • She doubled the paper to fit it into the envelope.
   • Double the fabric before cutting it.

   Synonymesbendcreasefoldpleat

3. Serve in two rolesB2formal

   To have or perform two different functions or roles.

   faire fonction de

   • The sofa doubles as a bed for guests.
   • She doubles as both the director and the lead actress.
   • This room doubles as a study and a guest room.

   Synonymesact as

Variantes phrasaldouble overdouble up