ground

• Nom désignant la surface solide de la terre, ou une zone de terrain spécifique utilisée à une fin particulière.

A noun referring to the solid surface of the earth, or a specific area of land used for a particular purpose.

1. A1formal

   The solid surface of the earth.

   sol

   • The ball fell to the ground.
   • We sat on the ground to have a picnic.
   • The ground was wet after the rain.

   Synonymesearthlandsoilterra firmaterrain

2. A2formal

   An area of land used for a particular purpose.

   terrain

   • The school has a large playing ground.
   • They bought a piece of ground to build a house.
   • The ground is fertile for farming.

   Synonymesareafieldlandlotsite

3. Reason or basisB2formal

   A reason or justification for an action or belief.

   Motif, raison

   • On what grounds did you make that decision?
   • She had no grounds for complaint.
   • The case was dismissed for lack of grounds.

   Synonymesbasiscausefoundationjustificationmotiverationalereason

4. Electrical connectionB2formal

   A connection to the earth in an electrical circuit.

   Mise à la terre

   • Make sure the appliance is properly grounded.
   • The electrician checked the ground connection.
   • A faulty ground can cause electrical shocks.

   Synonymesearth

• Verbe désignant l'action de réduire quelque chose en fines particules ou en poudre par broyage ou frottement, ainsi que le fait de travailler ou d'étudier intensément.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing something to small particles or powder by crushing or friction, or to work or study with intense effort.

verbe irrégulier

1. Crush into small piecesA2formal

   To reduce something to small particles or powder by rubbing or crushing.

   Moudre / broyer

   • She grinds coffee beans every morning for fresh coffee.
   • The mill grinds wheat into flour.
   • He ground the spices with a mortar and pestle.

   Synonymescrumbcrushgranulatemashmillpoundpowder

2. Work hard or monotonouslyB2informal

   To work or study with intense effort, often in a repetitive or tedious manner.

   travailler dur ou de façon monotone

   • He grinds away at his homework every night.
   • She's been grinding for the final exams all week.
   • They grind through the same routine day after day.

   Synonymesdrudgelaborplodslaveslogsweattoil

   Antonymesidleloafplayrelax

3. Rub or press harshlyB1formal

   To press or rub something against a surface with force, often causing friction or wear.

   frotter violemment

   • The car's brakes ground against the metal.
   • He ground his teeth in frustration.
   • The gears grind loudly when they need oil.

   Synonymesabradecrunchgnashgrateraspscrapewear down

Variantes phrasalgrind awaygrind downgrind out

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de limiter les déplacements, d'établir une base ou une fondation, ou de relier électriquement à la terre.

A verb used to indicate the act of restricting movement, establishing a basis, or connecting to the earth electrically.

1. Restrict movementB1informal

   To prevent someone from leaving a place, especially as a punishment.

   priver de sortie (punition)

   • His parents grounded him for a week after he broke curfew.
   • The pilot was grounded due to a medical issue.
   • She was grounded from using her phone for a month.

   Synonymesconfinedetainkeep inrestrainrestrict

   Antonymesfreerelease

2. Base or establishB2formal

   To base something on a particular fact, idea, or principle.

   fonder, baser

   • The theory is grounded in years of research.
   • Her argument was grounded in solid evidence.
   • The company's policies are grounded in ethical practices.

   Synonymesanchorbaseestablishfoundpredicateroot

3. Crush into small piecesB1formal

   To reduce something to small particles or powder by grinding.

   Broyer en petits morceaux

   • She ground the coffee beans for a fresh brew.
   • The mill ground the wheat into flour.
   • He ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.

   Synonymescrushgratemashmillpoundpowder

   Antonymesassemblebuildcoalescecombineconsolidateconstructcreateintegratejoinunite