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• Nom désignant l'acte de donner ou la capacité d'un matériau à céder sous la pression, c'est-à-dire sa flexibilité ou son élasticité.

A noun referring to the act of giving or the ability to yield under pressure, such as flexibility or elasticity.

indénombrable

1. Elasticity or flexibilityB2informal

   The ability of a material or object to bend or stretch under pressure without breaking.

   élasticité, souplesse

   • The old mattress has lost its give.
   • These boots have good give around the ankles.
   • The rope showed some give when pulled hard.

   Synonymesbounceelasticityflexibilityplayresilienceslackspringinessstretch

2. Concession or compromiseC1informal

   An act of yielding or making a concession in an argument or negotiation.

   Concession ou compromis

   • There was no give in his position during the talks.
   • She showed little give on the price.
   • The union refused to give on their demands.

   Synonymesaccommodationcompromiseconcessionyielding

   Antonymesrigiditystubbornness

• Verbe signifiant transférer quelque chose à quelqu'un, offrir, ou accomplir une action pour quelqu'un. Il couvre les sens de donner, remettre, offrir, octroyer ou rendre disponible.

A verb used to indicate the act of transferring something to someone or performing an action for someone.

verbe irrégulier

1. Transfer possessionA1formal

   To hand over something to someone without expecting payment.

   donner

   • She gave me a birthday present.
   • He gave his coat to the homeless man.
   • Please give me the book.

   Synonymesawardbestowcontributedeliverdonateentrustfurnishgranthandhand overofferpasspresentprovidesupplytransfer

   Antonymeskeepreceivetakewithhold

2. Provide or supplyA1formal

   To provide something needed or requested.

   fournir, procurer

   • The teacher gave us homework.
   • They gave their support to the project.
   • The restaurant gives free Wi-Fi to customers.

   Synonymesbestowdeliverfurnishgrantofferpresentprovidesupply

   Antonymeskeepretainwithhold

3. Deliver a performanceA2formal

   To perform or present something, like a speech or show.

   donner (une représentation)

   • She gave a speech at the conference.
   • The band gave an amazing concert.
   • He gave a detailed explanation of the problem.

   Synonymesdeliverperformpresentput onrenderstage

4. Cause or produceB1formal

   To cause a particular effect or result.

   provoquer un effet

   • The news gave him a shock.
   • This medicine gives relief from pain.
   • The decision gave rise to controversy.

   Synonymesbring aboutcausecreategenerateoccasionproduceyield

Variantes phrasalgive awaygive ingive offgive outgive up