ramp

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : surface inclinée reliant deux niveaux ; plante vivace nord-américaine à bulbe fin et fleurs blanchâtres ; ou escalier mobile pour embarquer ou débarquer d'un avion.

A noun with multiple meanings: an inclined surface connecting two levels; a North American perennial plant with a slender bulb and whitish flowers; or a movable staircase used for boarding or leaving an aircraft.

1. Inclined surfaceA2formal

   A sloping surface that connects two different levels, used for walking, driving, or moving objects.

   Rampe d'accès

   • The wheelchair ramp made the building accessible.
   • The truck drove up the ramp onto the highway.
   • They built a wooden ramp for the skateboarders.

   Synonymesgradegradientinclineslope

2. Wild plantC1formalamerican

   A North American perennial plant with a slender bulb and whitish flowers, also known as wild leek.

   Poireau sauvage d'Amérique

   • Ramps are a popular foraged ingredient in spring.
   • The chef added ramps to the salad for a garlicky flavor.
   • Ramps grow in wooded areas across eastern North America.

   Synonymeswild leek

3. Aircraft stairsB1formal

   A movable staircase used for passengers to board or leave an aircraft.

   Escalier d'embarquement

   • Passengers walked down the ramp to the tarmac.
   • The airline provided a ramp for boarding the small plane.
   • The ramp was rolled up to the aircraft door.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une action d'augmentation ou de montée, souvent de manière soutenue ou significative, ou encore le fait de se déplacer en rampant.

A verb used to indicate the act of increasing or rising, often in a steady or significant manner.

1. Behave violently or angrilyB2informal

   To act in a wild, aggressive, or furious manner, as if in a state of great anger.

   Se déchaîner violemment

   • The crowd began to ramp after the controversial decision.
   • He ramped around the room, shouting at everyone.
   • The bull ramped in the field, charging at anything that moved.

   Synonymesfumeragerampagerantravestorm

2. Furnish with a rampB1formal

   To provide or equip something with a sloping surface or incline.

   Équiper d'une rampe

   • The builders ramped the entrance for wheelchair access.
   • They ramped the stage to make it easier for performers to walk on.
   • The driveway was ramped to allow smooth vehicle entry.

3. Be rampantC1formal

   To be widespread, unrestrained, or flourishing excessively.

   être rampant

   • Corruption ramped throughout the government agency.
   • The disease ramped across the region unchecked.
   • Rumors ramped among the villagers after the strange event.

   Synonymesflourishproliferaterage

4. Creep up (used especially of plants)B2formal

   To grow or spread gradually over a surface, often referring to climbing or creeping plants.

   grimper en rampant

   • Ivy ramped up the old stone wall.
   • The vines ramped over the garden fence.
   • Moss ramped slowly across the damp ground.

   Synonymesclamberclimbcreepramblescrambletrail

5. Stand with arms or forelegs raisedC1formal

   To adopt a posture with arms or forelegs lifted, often in a threatening or defensive manner.

   Se cabrer

   • The lion ramped on its hind legs, roaring at the intruder.
   • He ramped his arms in a gesture of defiance.
   • The statue depicted a warrior ramping with a raised sword.

   Synonymesrearrise up

Variantes phrasalramp up