plastered

• Adjectif informel désignant un état de forte ivresse alcoolique.

An informal adjective meaning very drunk or intoxicated.

1. Hair made smoothB2informal

   Describes hair that is flattened or made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance.

   Cheveux plaqués

   • His hair was plastered to his forehead with sweat.
   • She used gel to keep her hair plastered down.
   • After the rain, his hair was plastered flat against his scalp.

   Synonymesflattenedgluedpastedslickedsmoothed

2. Covered with plasterB1formal

   Describes a wall or surface that has been covered with a layer of plaster.

   recouvert de plâtre

   • The walls were freshly plastered and painted white.
   • The old house had plastered ceilings that were cracking.
   • They hired a professional to get the walls plastered.

3. Very drunkB2slang

   Slang term meaning extremely intoxicated from alcohol.

   Ivre mort

   • He got completely plastered at the party last night.
   • After three beers, she was already plastered.
   • They were all plastered by the end of the wedding reception.

   Synonymesblottodrunkhammeredinebriatedintoxicatedleglessloadedsloshedsmashedwastedwrecked

   Antonymessober

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de recouvrir une surface d'un enduit ou d'une substance, ou d'appliquer quelque chose en couche épaisse ou étendue.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering a surface with a substance, or applying something thickly or extensively.

1. Apply a heavy coat toB2formal

   To spread or apply a thick layer of a substance, such as plaster or paint, onto a surface.

   enduire

   • The workers plastered the walls with a smooth layer of cement.
   • She plastered her face with a thick moisturizing cream.
   • He plastered the bread with butter and jam.

   Synonymesbedaubcoatcoverdauboverlayslathersmearspread

2. Cover conspicuously or thicklyB2informal

   To cover a surface completely and noticeably, often by pasting or sticking things onto it.

   recouvrir épais

   • The teenager plastered her bedroom walls with posters of her favorite band.
   • They plastered the billboard with advertisements for the new movie.
   • The city was plastered with campaign posters before the election.

   Synonymesbedaubblanketcoatcoverdauboverlayslathersmearsmotherspread

3. Affix conspicuouslyB2informal

   To attach or display something in a very visible or prominent way.

   Afficher de manière bien visible

   • He plastered the notice on the front door for everyone to see.
   • The company plastered its logo all over the event banners.
   • She plastered the winning ticket on the fridge.

   Synonymesaffixpastepostput upstick

4. Apply a plaster cast toB1formal

   To put a hard protective covering made of plaster on a broken bone.

   Plâtrer

   • The doctor plastered his broken arm to keep it immobile.
   • After the accident, they plastered her leg for six weeks.
   • The nurse carefully plastered the fractured wrist.

   Synonymescast

5. Coat with plasterB1formal

   To cover a wall or ceiling with a mixture of lime, sand, and water to create a smooth surface.

   enduire de plâtre

   • The builders plastered the new walls before painting them.
   • He spent the weekend plastering the ceiling in the living room.
   • They plastered the entire house to prepare it for decoration.

   Synonymespargetrenderstucco

6. Dress by covering with a therapeutic substanceB2formal

   To apply a medicinal or healing substance to a wound or injury, often covered with a bandage.

   enduire d'une substance thérapeutique

   • The nurse plastered the cut with antiseptic cream and a bandage.
   • He plastered the burn with a soothing ointment.
   • She carefully plastered the scrape on her knee with a healing gel.

   Synonymesbandagedress

Variantes phrasalplaster over