laced

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été imprégné, mélangé ou agrémenté d'une certaine substance ou qualité, impliquant souvent un ajout léger mais significatif.

Describes something that has been infused, mixed, or trimmed with a particular substance or quality, often implying a small but significant addition.

1. closed with a laceB1formal

   Fastened or tied together using a lace or laces.

   lacé (fermé par un lacet)

   • She wore a pair of laced boots for the hike.
   • The corset is laced tightly at the back.
   • He prefers laced shoes over slip-ons for better support.

   Synonymesfastenedtied

2. edged or streaked with colorB2formal

   Having a decorative edge or streaks of a different color.

   liseré ou strié de couleur

   • The fabric was laced with gold embroidery.
   • Her hair was laced with silver streaks.
   • The sky was laced with shades of orange and pink at sunset.

   Synonymesbandedborderededgedfleckedstreakedstripedtrimmedveined

3. mixed with something (informal)B2informal

   Containing an added substance, especially alcohol or drugs.

   additionné (de drogue ou d'alcool)

   • The drink was laced with a strong liquor.
   • Cigarettes can be laced with harmful chemicals.
   • He suspected the coffee was laced with sleeping pills.

   Synonymesdopedspiked

• Verbe signifiant attacher ou fermer quelque chose avec un lacet, ou ajouter une petite quantité de substance (par exemple de l'alcool) à une boisson. Peut aussi signifier entrelacer ou relier.

A verb meaning to fasten or close something using a lace, or to add a small amount of a substance (e.g., alcohol) to a drink. It can also mean to intertwine or interlace.

1. Intertwine or twist togetherB2formal

   To spin, wind, or twist strands together to form a cord or pattern.

   entrelacer

   • She laced the ribbons through her hair.
   • The artisan laced the threads into a beautiful pattern.
   • He laced the rope around the post to secure it.

   Synonymesbraidcrossentwineinterlaceintertwineinterweaveplaittwinetwistweave

2. Create by braiding or interlacingB2formal

   To make something by braiding or interlacing strands of material.

   tresser

   • She laced a basket from willow branches.
   • The craftsman laced a leather belt by hand.
   • They laced a net from thin cords.

   Synonymesbraidinterlaceintertwineplaittwineweave

3. Do laceworkC1formal

   To perform the craft of making lace, a delicate fabric with open holes.

   Faire de la dentelle

   • She spent hours lacing a delicate doily.
   • The grandmother taught her granddaughter how to lace.
   • He laced a beautiful tablecloth for the dining room.

4. Draw through eyes or holesA2formal

   To pass a cord or string through holes or eyelets, as in shoes or clothing.

   lacer

   • He laced his boots tightly before the hike.
   • She laced the corset with a silk ribbon.
   • The child learned to lace his shoes by himself.

   Synonymesstringthread

5. Add alcohol to beveragesB2informal

   To secretly or deliberately add a small amount of alcohol to a drink.

   ajouter de l'alcool à une boisson

   • He laced his coffee with whiskey to warm up.
   • The punch was laced with rum at the party.
   • She laced the tea with a splash of brandy.

   Synonymesdoctorfortifyspike

Variantes phrasallace intolace up