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• Décrit une personne qui a beaucoup d'argent ou de ressources ; décrit aussi un visage qui a rougi ou qui est radieux.

Describes someone who has plenty of money or resources; also describes a face that is red or glowing.

1. Having plenty of moneyB2informal

   Having a lot of money, especially temporarily.

   être à flot (argent)

   • He was feeling flush after winning the lottery.
   • She's flush with cash this month from her bonus.
   • They were flush enough to buy a new car.

   Synonymesaffluentloadedmoneyedprosperousrichwealthy

   Antonymesdestituteimpecuniouspennilesspenuriouspoor

2. Level or even with a surfaceB2formal

   Being exactly level or aligned with a surface.

   Affleurant

   • The door should be flush with the wall.
   • Make sure the tiles are flush against each other.
   • The shelf is flush with the edge of the table.

   Synonymesalignedcoplanarevenflatlevelplanesquaretrue

   Antonymesprotrudingraisedrecessedsunkenuneven

3. Red in the faceB1formal

   Having a red or rosy complexion, often from emotion or exertion.

   Rouge de visage

   • Her cheeks were flush from the cold wind.
   • He was flush with embarrassment after the mistake.
   • She looked flush after running up the stairs.

   Synonymesblushingcrimsonfloridglowingredred-facedrosyruddy

   Antonymesashenpalesallowwan

• Adverbe signifiant 'au même niveau qu'une surface' ou 'directement et précisément'. Souvent utilisé dans le contexte de l'alignement (par exemple, 'au ras du mur') ou pour renforcer (par exemple, 'frapper en plein dans le nez'). La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif et le verbe.

An adverb meaning 'so as to be level or even with a surface' or 'directly and squarely.' It is often used in contexts of alignment (e.g., 'flush against the wall') or emphasis (e.g., 'hit flush on the nose'). The form is identical to the adjective and verb.

1. Directly or squarelyB2informal

   In a direct, straight, or exact manner; often used with verbs like 'hit' or 'land'.

   Directement, en plein

   • The ball hit him flush on the nose.
   • The car landed flush against the wall.
   • He struck the target flush in the center.

   Synonymesbangdeadexactlyplumbpreciselyrightsmacksquarelystraight

• Nom désignant un écoulement ou afflux soudain d'eau, souvent associé au mécanisme des toilettes, ou une rougeur subite du visage due à une émotion ou à la chaleur.

A noun referring to a sudden flow or rush of water, often used in the context of a toilet mechanism, or a sudden reddening of the face due to emotion or heat.

1. B1formal

   A sudden reddening of the face, often due to embarrassment, anger, or excitement.

   Rougissement du visage

   • A flush spread across her cheeks when she was complimented.
   • He felt a flush of anger rise within him.
   • The sudden flush on his face betrayed his embarrassment.

   Synonymesblushcolorglowrosinessruddinesssuffusion

   Antonymespalenesspallor

2. Sudden increase or surgeB2informal

   A sudden, abundant flow or increase, often of money or resources.

   Afflux soudain

   • The company experienced a flush of cash after the investment.
   • A flush of new ideas came to him during the brainstorming session.
   • The lottery winner had a flush of wealth overnight.

   Synonymesboomfloodinfluxrushspatesurgeupsurge

   Antonymesdecreasedroughtscarcityshortage

3. Poker handB2formal

   A hand in poker consisting of five cards all of the same suit.

   Couleur (au poker)

   • He won the game with a royal flush.
   • She was dealt a flush in hearts.
   • A flush is a strong hand in poker.

4. Plumbing actionA2formal

   The act of cleaning or clearing a toilet or drain by a rush of water.

   Chasse d'eau

   • He gave the toilet a flush after using it.
   • The flush of the toilet was loud in the quiet room.
   • She pressed the button for a flush.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'évacuer ou de nettoyer quelque chose avec un jet d'eau, ou le fait de devenir rouge au visage.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleansing or removing something with a flow of water, or to become red in the face.

1. Turn redB1formal

   To become red in the face, typically from embarrassment, anger, or excitement.

   Rougir

   • She flushed when he complimented her.
   • His face flushed with anger during the argument.
   • The shy boy flushed and looked down at his shoes.

   Synonymesblushcolorcrimsonglowredden

2. Clean with waterA2formal

   To cause water to flow through something, especially a toilet or pipe, to clean it.

   Rincer à l'eau

   • Please flush the toilet after you use it.
   • The plumber flushed the pipes to remove the blockage.
   • He flushed the system with clean water.

   Synonymeshoserinsesluiceswillwash

   Antonymesblockclogobstructplugstop

3. Drive out or force outB2formal

   To force someone or something out of a hiding place.

   Débusquer

   • The police flushed the suspect out of the building.
   • The hunters flushed the birds from the bushes.
   • The investigation flushed out several corrupt officials.

   Synonymesdislodgedrive outexpelforce outroutsmoke out

Variantes phrasalflush down