iron

• Décrit quelque chose fait de fer ou qui lui ressemble ; est aussi utilisé au sens figuré pour qualifier ce qui est fort, dur ou inflexible.

Describes something that is made of or resembles the metal iron; also used figuratively to describe something that is strong, hard, or unyielding.

1. Made of ironA2formal

   Consisting of or made from the metal iron.

   en fer

   • The gate was made of iron bars.
   • They used an iron rod to reinforce the structure.
   • The old bridge had iron supports.

2. Strong or unyieldingB2formal

   Having great physical or mental strength; firm and inflexible.

   de fer

   • She has an iron will that never gives up.
   • He maintained an iron grip on the company.
   • The dictator ruled with an iron fist.

   Synonymesadamantfirmhardinflexibleobduraterigidsteelystrongtoughunyielding

   Antonymesflexiblesoftweakyielding

• Nom désignant un métal dur, solide, gris argenté et magnétique, élément chimique, ou un outil en métal servant à repasser les vêtements.

A noun referring to a strong, hard, magnetic, silvery-gray metal, a chemical element, or a tool made from this metal used for smoothing clothes.

1. A2formal

   A strong, hard, magnetic, silvery-grey metal, used for making tools, buildings, and machinery.

   Fer (métal)

   • The bridge is made of iron and steel.
   • Iron is an essential mineral for human health.
   • The blacksmith shaped the iron into a horseshoe.

2. Tool for pressing clothesA2formal

   An electrical device with a flat metal base that is heated to smooth clothes.

   Fer à repasser

   • She used the iron to remove wrinkles from her shirt.
   • The iron is too hot; be careful not to burn the fabric.
   • He plugged in the iron and waited for it to heat up.

   Synonymesflatironsteam iron

3. B1formal

   A type of golf club with a metal head, used for medium-distance shots.

   Fer (club de golf)

   • He selected a 7-iron for his approach shot.
   • She hit the ball perfectly with her iron.
   • The golfer's bag contains several different irons.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de défroisser les vêtements ou les tissus à l'aide d'un fer chaud en éliminant les plis.

A verb used to indicate the act of pressing clothes or fabric with a heated tool to remove wrinkles.

1. Press clothesA2formal

   To make clothes smooth by using a heated iron.

   Repasser (le linge)

   • She ironed her shirt before the interview.
   • He needs to iron his trousers for the wedding.
   • I always iron my clothes on Sunday evenings.

   Synonymesflattenpresssmooth

2. Remove wrinklesA2formal

   To smooth out wrinkles or creases from fabric using an iron.

   repasser

   • The dry cleaner ironed the dress perfectly.
   • She ironed the tablecloth to make it look neat.
   • He carefully ironed the collar of his shirt.

   Synonymesflattenmanglepresssmooth

   Antonymescreasecrumplewrinkle

Variantes phrasaliron out