draw

• Nom désignant l'action de tirer quelque chose vers soi, ou le résultat d'un jeu ou d'une compétition où les deux parties ont le même score.

A noun referring to an act of pulling something towards oneself, or a result in a game or competition where both sides have the same score.

1. Tie in a gameA2formal

   A result in a game or competition where both sides have the same score; no winner.

   Match nul (égalité)

   • The match ended in a draw.
   • It was a thrilling draw between the two teams.
   • The chess game finished in a draw after five hours.

   Synonymesdead heatstalematestandofftie

   Antonymesdefeatlossvictorywin

2. AttractionB1formal

   Something that attracts people or attention.

   Attraction

   • The festival is a big draw for tourists.
   • The star player is the main draw of the event.
   • Cheap prices are a major draw for shoppers.

   Synonymesallureappealattractionhighlightinterestluremagnetpull

3. Lottery or raffleB2informal

   The act of selecting winning tickets or numbers randomly.

   Tirage au sort

   • The draw for the lottery takes place tonight.
   • Tickets for the prize draw are available now.
   • She won the raffle in the charity draw.

   Synonymesdrawinglotteryraffle

• Verbe désignant l'action de créer un dessin ou une image en traçant des lignes et des traits sur du papier avec un crayon, un stylo ou un autre outil. Il peut aussi signifier tirer, tracer ou représenter.

A verb used to indicate the act of creating a picture or image by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, or other tool.

verbe irrégulier

1. Create imageA1formalart

   To produce a picture or diagram by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, etc.

   dessiner

   • She draws beautiful portraits.
   • He drew a map of the area.
   • The child drew a picture of his family.

   Synonymesdelineatedepictdraftillustrateoutlineportrayrendersketchtrace

2. Pull or moveA1formal

   To move something towards yourself by pulling it.

   tirer

   • He drew the curtains to let in the light.
   • She drew a chair closer to the fire.
   • Draw the sword from its sheath.

   Synonymesdraghaulpulltowtugwrenchyank

   Antonymespropelpushshovethrust

3. AttractB1formal

   To cause someone to come or be interested in something.

   Attirer

   • The event drew large crowds.
   • Her speech drew attention to the problem.
   • The new shop draws many customers.

   Synonymesattractbringcaptivateengageenticeinterestlurepulltemptwin

   Antonymesdeterdiscouragedissuaderepelrepulse

4. Tie in competitionA2informal

   To finish a game or competition with equal scores.

   faire match nul

   • The teams drew 2-2 in the match.
   • They drew in the final round.
   • The chess game ended in a draw.

   Synonymesdead heattie

   Antonymeslosewin

Variantes phrasaldraw awaydraw indraw neardraw offdraw outdraw up