draft

• Nom désignant une version préliminaire d'un texte, d'un plan ou d'un projet, ainsi qu'un courant d'air frais dans une pièce ou un espace clos.

A noun referring to a preliminary version of a piece of writing, plan, or design, or a current of cool air in a room or confined space.

1. B1formal

   A preliminary version of a piece of writing or a plan.

   Version préliminaire

   • She wrote the first draft of her essay.
   • The committee reviewed the draft of the new policy.
   • He made several changes to the draft before submitting it.

   Synonymesoutlinesketchversion

   Antonymesfinalfinished

2. Air currentB1formal

   A current of cool air in a room or other confined space.

   Courant d'air

   • There is a cold draft coming from under the door.
   • She felt a draft and closed the window.
   • The draft from the air conditioner made the room chilly.

   Synonymesair currentairflowbreezedraughtgustpuff

3. Military conscriptionB2formalamerican

   A system of compulsory military service.

   Conscription militaire

   • He was called up in the draft during the war.
   • The government reinstated the draft for national defense.
   • Many young men avoided the draft by seeking deferments.

   Synonymescall upconscriptioninductionlevymobilizationselective service

4. BankingB2formal

   A written order for payment of money by a bank.

   Traite bancaire

   • She paid the invoice with a bank draft.
   • The company issued a draft for the full amount.
   • He requested a cashier's draft from the bank.

   Synonymesbill of exchangecheckchequemoney order

• Verbe désignant le fait de préparer une version préliminaire d'un document, d'un plan ou d'un dessin, ou de sélectionner et mobiliser quelqu'un pour un objectif déterminé.

A verb meaning to prepare a preliminary version of a document, plan, or drawing, or to select and bring someone for a purpose.

1. Write a preliminary versionB1formal

   To write or create a preliminary version of a document, plan, or design.

   Rédiger une version préliminaire

   • She drafted a proposal for the new project.
   • He drafted a letter to the editor.
   • The team drafted a contract for the client.

   Synonymescomposedraw upformulateoutlinepreparerough outsketchwrite

   Antonymescompletepolish

2. Select for military serviceB2formalamerican

   To officially select someone for compulsory military service.

   Appeler sous les drapeaux

   • He was drafted into the army during the war.
   • The government drafted young men to serve in the military.
   • Many citizens were drafted to fight in the conflict.

   Synonymescall upconscriptinductlevypress

3. Select for a sports teamB2informalamerican

   To choose a player for a professional sports team.

   Recruter lors de la draft

   • The team drafted a talented quarterback in the first round.
   • He was drafted by the Lakers in 2020.
   • The club drafted several promising young players.

   Synonymeschoosepickrecruitselect