grate

• Nom désignant une grille de barreaux parallèles ou entrecroisés, servant généralement de couvercle ou de protection pour une ouverture, comme une cheminée, un égout ou une fenêtre.

A noun referring to a framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically used as a cover for an opening, such as a fireplace, drain, or window.

1. Metal frameworkB1formal

   A framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically used as a cover for an opening, such as a window or drain.

   Grille

   • The iron grate covered the basement window.
   • Water flowed through the grate into the sewer.
   • He removed the grate to clean the fireplace.

   Synonymesgratinggridgrillgrillelattice

2. Fireplace grateB1formal

   A metal frame used to hold fuel (like coal or wood) in a fireplace or furnace.

   grille de foyer

   • She placed the logs on the grate in the fireplace.
   • The old grate was rusted and needed replacement.
   • Ash fell through the grate into the tray below.

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de réduire des aliments en petits morceaux à l'aide d'une râpe, ou pour produire un bruit irritant et strident.

A verb used to describe the action of shredding food into small pieces using a grater, or to make an irritating sound.

1. Shred foodA2formalculinary

   To shred or reduce food into small pieces by rubbing it against a grater.

   Râper

   • She grated some cheese over the pasta.
   • He grated a carrot to add to the salad.
   • You need to grate the lemon zest for the recipe.

   Synonymesgrindraspshred

2. Make an irritating soundB1formal

   To make a harsh, scraping sound that is unpleasant to hear.

   grincer

   • The metal chair grated against the floor.
   • His voice grated on my nerves all evening.
   • The rusty gate grated as it swung open.

   Synonymescreakgrindjarraspscrapescreechsqueak

   Antonymespleasesoothe

3. Irritate or annoyB2informal

   To cause irritation or annoyance over time.

   agacer, irriter

   • Her constant complaining really grates on me.
   • The repetitive noise began to grate on his patience.
   • His arrogant attitude grates on everyone in the office.

   Synonymesaggravateannoybotherchafeexasperategallirkirritatenettlepeeveranklerilevex

   Antonymescomfortdelightpacifypleasesoothe