roll

• Nom désignant un objet cylindrique ou une forme roulée, souvent utilisé pour des aliments comme le pain, ou pour une liste de noms.

A noun referring to a cylindrical object or shape, often used for food items like bread or for a list of names.

1. Cylindrical objectA2formal

   A piece of something that has been rolled into a cylindrical shape.

   Rouleau

   • She bought a roll of wrapping paper.
   • He used a roll of tape to seal the box.
   • The carpet was delivered in a large roll.

   Synonymesbalecoilcylinderreelscrollspooltube

2. A1formal

   A small, often round piece of bread, usually eaten as part of a meal.

   petit pain

   • I had a ham and cheese roll for lunch.
   • The bakery sells fresh bread rolls every morning.
   • She buttered her roll before eating it.

   Synonymesbapbarmbatchbuncob

3. B1formal

   An official list of names, especially of people present or enrolled.

   liste de noms, registre

   • The teacher called the roll at the start of class.
   • His name was added to the roll of honor.
   • The electoral roll is updated before each election.

   Synonymesdirectoryenrollmentlistmusterregisterroster

4. B1informal

   A rolling movement or action, such as a somersault or a turn.

   roulement, roulade

   • The gymnast performed a perfect forward roll.
   • The dog did a roll in the grass.
   • He took a roll down the hill for fun.

   Synonymesfliprevolutionrotationsomersaultspintumbleturntwirl

   Antonymesreststillness

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se déplacer en tournant sur une surface ou de donner à quelque chose une forme cylindrique.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving by turning over and over on a surface, or to form something into a cylindrical shape.

1. A1formal

   To move by turning over and over on a surface.

   rouler

   • The ball rolled down the hill.
   • She rolled the dough into a thin sheet.
   • He rolled the dice and got a six.

   Synonymesbowlrevolvesomersaultspintumble

2. Form into a shapeA2formal

   To form something into a cylindrical or rounded shape.

   rouler (en forme)

   • She rolled the paper into a tube.
   • He rolled the carpet up and stored it.
   • They rolled the sleeping bags tightly.

   Synonymesballcoilcurlfurltwistwindwrap

   Antonymesflattenspreadstraightenstretchunroll

3. Move on wheelsA2formal

   To move or be moved on wheels or rollers.

   rouler

   • The car rolled slowly into the garage.
   • She rolled the suitcase behind her.
   • The truck rolled along the highway.

   Synonymestrundlewheel

4. Start functioningB1informal

   To begin operating or functioning, especially in a gradual way.

   se mettre en marche

   • The cameras started to roll for the movie scene.
   • Let's get this project rolling.
   • The production line is rolling again after the break.

   Synonymesbegincommenceget goinglaunchset in motionstartstart up

   Antonymesceaseendhaltstop

Variantes phrasalroll aroundroll downroll inroll offroll outroll overroll up