notch

• Nom désignant une encoche en forme de V ou de U, une entaille ou une marque faite sur une surface ou un bord, ainsi qu'un niveau ou un degré sur une échelle ou dans une gamme.

A noun referring to a V-shaped or U-shaped cut, indentation, or mark made on a surface or edge, or a level or degree in a scale or range.

1. V-shaped cut or indentationB1formal

   A small, V-shaped cut or mark made on a surface, often used for counting or as a reference point.

   encoche

   • He carved a notch in the stick to mark each day.
   • The arrow had a small notch at the end for the bowstring.
   • She made a notch on the wall to measure her child's height.

   Synonymescleftcutdentgashincisionindentationnick

2. Mountain passB2formal

   A narrow passage or gap between mountains, often the lowest point in a ridge.

   Col de montagne

   • The hikers crossed the mountain notch at dawn.
   • The road winds through a steep notch in the hills.
   • The valley is accessible only through a narrow notch.

   Synonymescoldefilegappasssaddle

3. Level or degreeB1informal

   A step or level in a scale of achievement, quality, or intensity.

   Niveau, degré

   • Her performance was a notch above the rest.
   • He turned the volume up a notch.
   • This restaurant is a notch higher than the others in town.

   Synonymesdegreegradelevelpegpointrankstagesteptier

4. Small cut or nickB1informal

   A small, shallow cut or mark on a surface, often accidental.

   Encoche

   • There's a small notch on the edge of the table.
   • He got a notch on his finger from the sharp knife.
   • The blade left a notch in the wood.

   Synonymescutgashincisionmarknickscorescratch

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de découper une petite encoche en forme de V sur une surface, ou d'atteindre quelque chose (par exemple une victoire ou un point).

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting a small V-shaped mark into a surface, or achieving or scoring something (e.g., a victory or point).

1. Cut a notchB2formal

   To make a small V-shaped cut or indentation in a surface or edge.

   entailler

   • He notched the stick to mark the height.
   • The carpenter notched the wood to fit the joint.
   • She notched the belt to adjust the size.

   Synonymescutgougegrooveinciseindentmarknickscorescratch

2. Record or achieveB2informal

   To achieve or record something, often a score or a success.

   Marquer (un résultat, un succès)

   • The team notched another victory last night.
   • He notched his third goal of the season.
   • She notched a personal best in the marathon.

   Synonymesachieveattainchalk upearnrack uprecordregisterscore