folding

• Décrit un objet conçu pour être plié afin de prendre une forme plus compacte pour le rangement ou le transport.

Describes an object that is designed to be folded into a more compact form for storage or portability.

1. FoldableA2formal

   Designed to be bent, collapsed, or moved into a more compact shape for convenient storage or transport.

   pliant, repliable

   • He bought a folding chair for the camping trip.
   • A folding table is easy to store in a small apartment.
   • The folding bicycle fits perfectly in the trunk of a car.
   • She used a folding knife while hiking.

   Synonymescollapsiblefold upfoldablefoldaway

   Antonymesfixednoncollapsiblerigidsolidstiff

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de pliage de quelque chose, par exemple le repliement d'une molécule de protéine en une structure tridimensionnelle, le processus géologique provoquant des courbures dans les couches rocheuses, ou l'action générale de plier.

A noun referring to the process or act of bending something, such as a protein molecule assuming its three-dimensional shape, a geological process causing bends in rock strata, or the general act of folding.

1. Protein foldingC1formalscientific

   The process by which a protein chain folds into its characteristic three-dimensional structure, which is essential for its biological function.

   repliement des protéines

   • Protein folding is critical for enzyme activity.
   • Misfolding of proteins can lead to diseases such as Alzheimer's.
   • Researchers study folding using computational models.
   • The chaperone proteins assist in proper folding.

   Antonymesunfolding

2. Folding (geology)C1formalscientific

   A geological process that bends rock layers, typically due to tectonic forces, resulting in structures such as anticlines and synclines.

   Pliage (géologie)

   • Folding creates mountains and valleys.
   • The rock strata show evidence of ancient folding.
   • Geologists map folding patterns to understand tectonic history.
   • This region's folding occurred during the Alpine orogeny.

   Synonymesflexurefoldplication

3. General foldingA2informal

   The act of bending something, such as paper or cloth, so that one part lies over another.

   Action de plier

   • The folding of the letter made it fit in the envelope.
   • He is skilled at the folding of origami paper.
   • The folding of clothes takes less time with practice.
   • She taught the children the proper folding of napkins.

   Synonymesdoublingfoldpleatingplication

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de plier quelque chose, en particulier du papier ou du tissu, de manière qu'une partie se superpose à une autre, ou de fermer/plier en deux.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending something, especially paper or fabric, so that one part lies on top of another, or to close or collapse.

1. A2formal

   To bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part.

   plier

   • She folded the letter and put it in an envelope.
   • He folded the laundry and put it away.
   • Fold the paper in half before cutting.

   Synonymesbendcreasedoublefold uppleattuckturn over

2. B1formal

   To close or shut something, such as a chair, table, or umbrella, by bending or moving its parts together.

   plier, replier

   • He folded the deck chair and stored it in the shed.
   • She folded the stroller before putting it in the car.
   • Fold the umbrella when you enter the building.

   Synonymesclosecollapsefold upfurlshut

   Antonymesextendopenspreadunfold

3. Business failureB2informal

   To close a business because it is not successful.

   Faire faillite / fermer

   • The restaurant folded after only six months.
   • Many small businesses folded during the recession.
   • The company folded due to lack of funding.

   Synonymesclosecollapsefailgo undershut down

   Antonymesflourishprospersucceedthrive

Variantes phrasalfold up