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• Désigne la somme finale après toutes les déductions ou ce qui reste après prise en compte de tous les facteurs ; s'emploie aussi en informatique pour les réseaux.

Describes a final amount after all deductions, or something that is left after all other factors are considered; also used in computing to refer to networks.

1. Final amount after deductionsB1formal

   Remaining after all deductions, expenses, or taxes have been subtracted.

   Net (après déductions)

   • Her net salary after taxes is $3,000 per month.
   • The company reported a net profit of $2 million.
   • Net income is calculated by subtracting all costs from total revenue.

   Synonymesclearfinaltake-home

   Antonymesgross

2. Final or overall resultB2formal

   The ultimate or final result after considering all factors.

   Résultat final ou net

   • The net effect of the policy was positive for the economy.
   • The net result of the negotiations was a compromise.
   • The net outcome of the experiment was inconclusive.

   Synonymesaggregatecombinedfinaloveralltotalultimate

   Antonymesgross

• Tissu ou structure à mailles ouvertes, fait de fils, de cordes ou de fils métalliques, utilisé pour attraper, retenir ou contenir quelque chose.

A noun referring to an open-meshed fabric or structure made of threads, cords, or wires, used for catching, trapping, or containing things.

1. A2formal

   An open-mesh fabric made of threads or cords knotted together, used for catching things or as a barrier.

   filet (tissu à mailles)

   • The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
   • A tennis net divides the court in half.
   • The soccer ball hit the back of the net.

   Synonymesmeshnettingopenwork

2. A1informal

   Short for the internet, the global computer network.

   Internet (le réseau)

   • I found the information on the net.
   • She spends hours surfing the net.
   • The net has changed how we communicate.

   Synonymescyberspaceinternetwebworld wide web

3. Safety barrierB1formal

   A mesh structure used to catch or protect people or objects from falling.

   Filet de protection

   • The trapeze artist performed without a safety net.
   • A net was placed under the tightrope for protection.
   • Construction workers use safety nets to prevent falls.

   Synonymesnettingsafety net

• Verbe désignant l'action de capturer ou d'obtenir quelque chose, souvent au moyen d'un filet, ou d'atteindre un bénéfice ou un résultat net.

A verb used to indicate the act of catching or obtaining something, often with a net, or achieving a net profit or result.

1. Catch or captureB1formal

   To catch something, such as fish or insects, using a net.

   prendre au filet

   • The fishermen netted a large haul of salmon.
   • She netted several butterflies for her collection.
   • They netted the ball before it went out of bounds.

   Synonymesbagcapturecatchensnareentraplandsnaretrap

   Antonymesfreeliberaterelease

2. B2formal

   To earn or obtain a specific amount of money after deductions.

   gagner net

   • The company netted over a million dollars in profit last year.
   • He netted a tidy sum from the sale of his house.
   • After taxes, she netted about $50,000 from the deal.

   Synonymesbring inclearearngainmakerealizetake homeyield

   Antonymesgrosslosespend

3. Score (in sports)B1informal

   To score a goal, especially in soccer or hockey.

   marquer (un but)

   • He netted the winning goal in the final minute.
   • She netted two goals in the first half.
   • The striker netted a hat-trick in the match.

   Synonymesbagconvertscoresinkslottuck