packed

• Décrit un espace ou un contenant complètement rempli, ou un emploi du temps très chargé.

Describes a space or container that is completely full, or a schedule that is very busy.

1. Filled to capacityA2informal

   Containing as many people or things as possible; very crowded.

   plein à craquer

   • The concert hall was packed with fans.
   • The bus was so packed that I could barely move.
   • Her suitcase was packed with clothes for the trip.

   Synonymesbrimmingchock-fullcrowdedfulljammedoverflowingstuffedteeming

   Antonymesemptyspaciousvacant

2. Pressed together or compressedB1formal

   Having items or material pressed tightly together, often for storage or transport.

   compressé, tassé

   • The snow was packed hard on the mountain trail.
   • The soil was packed down by the heavy machinery.
   • The box was packed with books, leaving no empty space.

   Synonymescompressedconsolidateddensejammedpressedstuffedtight

   Antonymesloosescatteredsparse

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de remplir un contenant avec des objets pour les ranger ou les transporter, ou de remplir un espace de manière dense.

A verb used to indicate the act of filling a container with items for storage or transport, or to crowd tightly into a space.

1. Put items into a containerA1formal

   To place items into a bag, box, or other container for storage or transport.

   emballer, mettre dans un contenant

   • She packed her suitcase for the trip.
   • He packed the books into a cardboard box.
   • I need to pack my lunch before leaving for work.

   Synonymesbundlechargecramfillloadpackagestorestowstuff

   Antonymesemptyunpack

2. Fill tightlyB1formal

   To fill a space or container completely and tightly.

   remplir en tassant

   • The crowd packed the stadium for the concert.
   • She packed the jar with cookies.
   • They packed the car with camping gear.

   Synonymescompactcompresscramfilljamloadsqueezestuff

   Antonymescleardrainemptyunloadunpack

3. Carry a weaponB2informalamerican

   To carry a gun or other weapon, especially in a concealed manner.

   porter une arme

   • He was arrested for packing a firearm without a license.
   • Many police officers pack a gun while on duty.
   • She always packs pepper spray for safety.

   Synonymesbearcarryhavesporttote

Variantes phrasalpack on