pencil

• Instrument cylindrique fin utilisé pour écrire ou dessiner, généralement en bois avec une mine de graphite ou de couleur.

A thin, cylindrical instrument used for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite or colored core.

1. Writing instrumentA1formal

   A thin, cylindrical instrument used for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core.

   crayon (à papier)

   • She sharpened her pencil before the exam.
   • He wrote a note with a pencil.
   • The artist used a pencil to sketch the portrait.

   Synonymeslead pencil

2. Makeup toolA2informal

   A cosmetic product shaped like a pencil, used for applying eyeliner or lip liner.

   crayon de maquillage

   • She applied eyeliner with a pencil.
   • He bought a new lip pencil for the party.
   • The makeup artist used a pencil to define her brows.

   Synonymescrayonliner

• Verbe désignant l'action d'écrire, dessiner ou marquer quelque chose au crayon, ainsi que l'action de noter provisoirement une réunion ou un événement.

A verb used to indicate the act of writing, drawing, or marking something with a pencil, or tentatively scheduling an appointment or event.

1. Write or draw with a pencilA2formal

   To write, draw, or mark something using a pencil.

   écrire ou dessiner au crayon

   • She penciled a quick note on the pad.
   • He penciled the outline of the portrait.
   • The artist penciled the initial sketch before painting.

   Synonymesdoodledrawsketchtracewrite

2. Schedule tentativelyB2informal

   To schedule or arrange something provisionally, often with the understanding it may change.

   programmer provisoirement

   • Let's pencil in a meeting for next Tuesday.
   • We penciled the date for the party but haven't confirmed it yet.
   • She penciled the appointment into her calendar.

   Synonymesblock outearmarkreserve