file

• Nom désignant un dossier, un conteneur ou un enregistrement numérique utilisé pour stocker et organiser des documents, des données ou des informations.

A noun referring to a folder, container, or digital record used for storing and organizing documents, data, or information.

1. Folder or document holderA2formal

   A folder or box used to store and organize documents or papers.

   Classeur ou dossier de rangement

   • She placed the contract in a blue file.
   • The office has a filing cabinet for all employee files.
   • He organized his notes into separate files.

   Synonymesbinderdossierfolderportfoliowallet

2. Computer dataA1formal

   A collection of data or information stored on a computer under a specific name.

   Fichier informatique

   • I saved the report as a PDF file.
   • Please attach the file to your email.
   • The file is too large to upload.

   Synonymescomputer filedata file

3. Tool for smoothingB1formal

   A metal tool with a rough surface used for shaping or smoothing wood, metal, or other materials.

   Lime (outil)

   • He used a file to smooth the rough edges of the wood.
   • The carpenter sharpened his file before working.
   • A nail file is useful for shaping fingernails.

   Synonymesrasp

4. B1formalbritish

   A line of people or things arranged one behind another.

   file (de personnes)

   • The soldiers stood in a single file.
   • People formed a file outside the ticket office.
   • They walked in file through the narrow corridor.

   Synonymescolumnlineprocessionqueuerow

• Verbe désignant l'action de classer ou ranger des documents, de déposer officiellement des papiers, ou d'utiliser un outil pour lisser ou donner une forme.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing documents in order, submitting official papers, or applying a tool for smoothing or shaping.

1. Submit documentsB1formal

   To submit or register a document officially, such as a legal form, application, or complaint.

   déposer (un document)

   • She filed a complaint with the consumer protection agency.
   • He filed his tax return before the deadline.
   • The lawyer filed the lawsuit on behalf of her client.

   Synonymesenterlodgepresentput forwardrecordregistersubmit

   Antonymesrescindrevokewithdraw

2. Organize documentsB1formal

   To place documents or papers in a particular order for storage or reference.

   classer des documents

   • Please file these reports alphabetically.
   • She filed the contracts in the cabinet.
   • He spent the afternoon filing old invoices.

   Synonymesarchivecatalogcategorizeclassifyindexrecordregistersorttab

   Antonymesdisarrangedisorganizescatter

3. Walk in a lineB2formal

   To walk one behind the other in a single line.

   défiler en file indienne

   • The students filed into the auditorium quietly.
   • The soldiers filed past the general.
   • People filed out of the theater after the show.

   Synonymesmarchparadeprocesstroop

4. Smooth or shapeB2formal

   To use a tool (a file) to smooth, shape, or cut a hard surface.

   Limer

   • He filed his nails to a perfect shape.
   • The carpenter filed the rough edges of the wood.
   • She filed the metal bar until it was smooth.

   Synonymesabradegrategrindpolishraspsandscrapesmooth

Variantes phrasalfile awayfile infile out