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• Décrit quelque chose qui est rempli ou alourdi par une charge lourde, ou, au sens figuré, quelque chose qui porte une charge émotionnelle ou controversée significative.

Describes something that is filled or burdened with a heavy load, or figuratively, something that carries significant emotional or controversial weight.

1. Filled with a great quantityB1informal

   Containing a large amount of something, often used to describe food or objects.

   chargé

   • The pizza was loaded with cheese and pepperoni.
   • Her backpack was loaded with heavy textbooks.
   • The truck was loaded with supplies for the trip.

   Synonymesbrimmingfilledfulljammedpackedrepletestuffed

   Antonymesbareemptyhollowunfilledvoid

2. Charged with ammunitionB1formal

   Describing a weapon that has ammunition inside and is ready to fire.

   Chargé (arme à feu)

   • The soldier carried a loaded rifle.
   • Never point a loaded gun at anyone.
   • He checked if the pistol was loaded before cleaning it.

   Synonymesarmedchargedprimedready

   Antonymesdischargedemptyunloaded

3. Biased or misleadingB2formal

   Describing a statement or question that carries hidden meaning or is intended to influence or trap someone.

   Tendancieux, à charge

   • The lawyer asked a loaded question to confuse the witness.
   • His comment was loaded with sarcasm.
   • Avoid making loaded statements during the negotiation.

   Synonymeschargedleadingmanipulativeprejudicialslantedtrickyweighted

   Antonymesfairneutralobjectiveunbiased

4. Wealthy or richB2informal

   Having a lot of money or valuable possessions.

   riche, fortuné

   • After winning the lottery, he became loaded.
   • She comes from a loaded family.
   • They live in a loaded neighborhood with huge mansions.

   Synonymesaffluentflushmoneyedopulentprosperousrichwealthy

   Antonymesbrokedestituteimpecuniouspenuriouspoor

5. Very drunkC1slang

   In a state of extreme intoxication from alcohol.

   Ivre mort

   • He got completely loaded at the party last night.
   • After three beers, she was already loaded.
   • They were so loaded they couldn't walk straight.

   Synonymesblottocannedhammeredplasteredsloshedsmashedstewedwastedwrecked

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre une grande quantité de quelque chose sur ou dans quelque chose, ou de remplir quelque chose d'une charge.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting a large amount of something onto or into something else, or to fill something with a load.

1. Fill with cargo or goodsA2formal

   To put a large quantity of something into a vehicle, container, or machine.

   charger (remplir de marchandises)

   • The workers loaded the truck with boxes.
   • She loaded the dishwasher before dinner.
   • They loaded the cargo onto the ship.

   Synonymesburdenchargefillfreightladepackstow

   Antonymesunload

2. Put ammunition into a weaponB1formal

   To insert bullets or shells into a gun or other weapon.

   charger (une arme à feu)

   • He loaded the rifle before going hunting.
   • The soldier loaded his pistol quickly.
   • Make sure you load the gun carefully.

   Synonymeschargeprime

   Antonymesdischargeejectemptyunload

3. Install software or dataA2informal

   To transfer data or a program into a computer's memory.

   charger (informatique)

   • I need to load the new software onto my laptop.
   • The game is loading, please wait.
   • She loaded the file from the USB drive.

   Synonymesimportinstallread

   Antonymessavestoreunload

4. Put film into a cameraB1formal

   To insert a roll of film into a camera.

   Charger un appareil photo

   • He loaded the film into the camera.
   • She forgot to load the camera before the trip.
   • You need to load the film correctly to avoid jams.

   Synonymesinsertput inthread

5. Take on a heavy burdenB2informal

   To give someone a lot of work, responsibility, or problems.

   Charger (quelqu'un de quelque chose)

   • They loaded her with too many tasks.
   • He felt loaded with guilt after the argument.
   • Don't load him with all the blame.

   Synonymesburdenencumberoverloadsaddletaxweigh down

   Antonymesdisburdenrelieveunburden

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