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• Nom désignant l'action de réussir à renvoyer une balle qui semblait impossible à atteindre, notamment dans des sports comme le tennis ou le squash.

A noun referring to a successful return of a shot that seemed impossible to reach, typically in sports like tennis or squash.

1. Successful retrieval in sportsB2informalsport

   A return of a shot in a game like tennis or badminton that seemed impossible to reach, often surprising the opponent.

   Retour impossible

   • He made an incredible get to keep the rally alive.
   • Her get from the baseline won her the point.
   • The crowd cheered after his diving get.

   Synonymesretrievalreturnsave

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'action de recevoir, d'acquérir ou d'atteindre un certain état.

A verb used to indicate the act of obtaining, receiving, or coming into possession of something, or of reaching a state or condition.

verbe irrégulier

1. Obtain or receiveA1formal

   To come into possession of something that is given, sent, or bought.

   Obtenir ou recevoir

   • I managed to a discount on the new laptop by using a coupon.
   • She usually a lot of emails from her clients on Monday mornings.
   • Where did you those beautiful flowers for the anniversary?
   • He finally his driver's license after passing the test last week.
   • The children are hoping to some cool toys for their birthdays.

   Synonymesacquireattaincome bygainobtainpick upprocurereceivesecure

   Antonymesforfeitgiveloserelinquishsurrenderyield

2. Reach a state or conditionA1formal

   To move into or develop a particular quality, emotion, or physical situation.

   devenir

   • It starts to dark much earlier during the winter months.
   • We should leave now before the traffic worse in the afternoon.
   • Please don't angry with me; it was just an honest mistake.
   • The runners were tired after completing the first ten miles.
   • I hope you better soon and can return to work next week.

   Synonymesbecomefallgogrowturn

   Antonymeskeepremainstay

3. Arrive at a placeA2formal

   To reach a destination or a specific point at the end of a journey.

   arriver

   • What time do you usually home after your shift at the hospital?
   • We to the airport just in time to check in for our flight.
   • How can I to the nearest subway station from this hotel?
   • They finally to the top of the mountain after hours of hiking.
   • Call me as soon as you to London so I know you're safe.

   Synonymesappeararrivecomelandmake itreachshow upturn up

4. Understand somethingB1informal

   To grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of an idea, joke, or explanation.

   Comprendre

   • I'm sorry, I don't quite what you're trying to say in this email.
   • Did you the joke he told at the beginning of the presentation?
   • Wait, I think I finally it now after your detailed explanation.
   • He didn't the point of the movie despite watching it twice.
   • It's a complex theory that takes a while for most students to .

   Synonymesapprehendcatchcomprehenddiscernfathomfollowgraspseetwigunderstand

5. Fetch or bringA2formal

   To go to a place, take hold of something, and return with it.

   aller chercher

   • Could you please me a glass of cold water from the kitchen?
   • I'll go and my umbrella before we head out into the rain.
   • Can you the kids from school today while I finish this report?
   • He went upstairs to his jacket because it was chilly outside.
   • The dog loves to the ball whenever we throw it in the park.

   Synonymesbringcollectfetchpick upretrieve

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