pitch

• Nom anglais aux plusieurs sens, notamment la hauteur d'un son, un discours de vente persuasif, un terrain de jeu pour un sport, ou une substance sombre et collante obtenue à partir de résine.

A noun with multiple meanings, including the quality of a sound (highness or lowness), a persuasive sales talk, a playing field for sports, or a dark, sticky substance derived from tar.

1. Playing fieldA2formalbritishsport

   A designated area for playing a sport, especially soccer, rugby, or cricket.

   terrain de jeu

   • The players ran onto the pitch for the final match.
   • The pitch was flooded after heavy rain.
   • They are resurfacing the football pitch this summer.

   Synonymesfieldgreengroundplaying fieldturf

2. Level or degreeB2formal

   The degree of intensity, quality, or level of something.

   degré

   • The excitement reached a fever pitch during the concert.
   • Her anger was at such a pitch that she couldn't speak.
   • The negotiations were at a high pitch of tension.

   Synonymesdegreeextentintensitylevelmagnitudepoint

3. Sound frequencyB1formal

   The quality of a sound determined by the frequency of vibrations; how high or low a sound is.

   Hauteur tonale

   • The pitch of the violin was too high for the piece.
   • He has perfect pitch and can identify any note.
   • The singer's voice has a naturally low pitch.

   Synonymesfrequencykeytonalitytone

4. Sales talkB2informal

   A persuasive speech or argument used to sell something or promote an idea.

   argumentaire de vente

   • The salesman gave a smooth pitch for the new product.
   • She prepared a strong pitch to win the client's business.
   • His pitch for the project was convincing and well-researched.

   Synonymeslinepatterpresentationproposalsales pitchsales talkspiel

5. Dark substanceB2formal

   A thick, black, sticky substance made from tar or petroleum, used for waterproofing or paving.

   Brai

   • The roof was covered with pitch to prevent leaks.
   • They used pitch to seal the wooden boat.
   • The road was paved with a mixture of pitch and gravel.

   Synonymesasphaltbitumentar

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de lancer ou jeter quelque chose, d'installer une tente ou un camp, ou de présenter de manière convaincante une idée ou un produit.

A verb used to indicate the act of throwing or tossing something, setting up a tent or camp, or presenting an idea or product persuasively.

1. A2formalsport

   To throw a ball to a batter in baseball or softball.

   Lancer (au baseball)

   • The pitcher pitched a fastball down the middle.
   • He pitched for the Yankees for ten years.
   • She pitched the ball with incredible accuracy.

   Synonymeschuckdeliverflingheavehurllobthrowtoss

2. B1formal

   To set up or erect something, such as a tent or a camp.

   Dresser, installer

   • We pitched our tent near the lake.
   • They pitched camp before sunset.
   • The crew pitched the stage for the concert.

   Synonymeserectput upraiseset up

   Antonymesdemolishdismantlerazestriketake down

3. Promote or sellB2informalbusiness

   To try to persuade someone to buy something or accept an idea.

   présenter, promouvoir une idée ou un produit

   • He pitched his business idea to the investors.
   • She pitched the new product to the marketing team.
   • They pitched a proposal for a joint venture.

   Synonymesadvertisehawkmarketpeddleplugpromotepushselltout

4. B2formal

   To fall or drop suddenly, especially in a downward direction.

   Chuter

   • The plane pitched violently during the storm.
   • He pitched forward when the bus stopped suddenly.
   • The stock market pitched downward after the news.

   Synonymesdescenddivedropfallnosediveplummetplungetumble

   Antonymesascendclimbliftraiserisesoar

Variantes phrasalpitch inpitch into