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• Nom désignant une surface plane sur laquelle sont affichées des images, du texte ou des données, par exemple sur un ordinateur, un téléviseur ou un appareil mobile.

A noun referring to a flat surface on which images, text, or data are displayed, such as on a computer, television, or mobile device.

1. Display deviceA1formal

   A flat surface on a computer, phone, television, or other electronic device that shows images or text.

   Écran (dispositif d'affichage)

   • She looked at the screen to read the email.
   • The screen of my laptop is cracked.
   • He spends too much time staring at a screen.

   Synonymesdisplaymonitor

2. Partition or dividerB1formal

   A piece of furniture or structure used to divide a room, provide privacy, or block light.

   Paravent ou cloison

   • They placed a wooden screen between the two desks.
   • A folding screen separates the living area from the bedroom.
   • The hospital uses screens to give patients privacy.

   Synonymesbarrierdividerpanelpartitionseparator

3. Protective barrierB1formal

   A mesh or net used to keep insects out or to protect an area.

   Barrière protectrice (treillis ou moustiquaire)

   • We installed a screen on the window to keep mosquitoes out.
   • The fireplace has a metal screen to prevent sparks from flying.
   • A screen covers the chimney to stop birds from nesting.

   Synonymesgauzegrillemeshnetnetting

4. Movie or cinemaA2formal

   The surface onto which films or slides are projected.

   écran de projection

   • The movie will be shown on the big screen tonight.
   • The audience watched the screen in silence.
   • The screen went dark after the credits rolled.

   Synonymesprojection screensilver screen

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de vérifier, évaluer ou tester quelqu'un ou quelque chose quant à son aptitude, sa qualité ou ses caractéristiques cachées ; également utilisé pour désigner la projection d'un film ou d'une vidéo.

A verb used to indicate the act of examining, evaluating, or testing someone or something for suitability, quality, or hidden characteristics; also used to mean showing a film or video.

1. Examine or evaluateB1formal

   To test or check someone or something for a particular quality, condition, or suitability.

   examiner, évaluer

   • All applicants are screened for their language skills.
   • The hospital screens patients for high blood pressure.
   • The company screens all emails for viruses.

   Synonymesappraiseassesscheckevaluateexamineinspectreviewscrutinizetestvet

2. Show or broadcastB1formal

   To display a film, video, or television program.

   projeter (un film)

   • The cinema is screening the new movie tonight.
   • The documentary was screened on national television.
   • They screened the short film at the festival.

   Synonymesairbroadcastdisplayplaypresentprojectshowtelecast

   Antonymesconcealhidesuppress

3. B2formal

   To protect or hide someone or something from view or danger.

   Protéger ou masquer

   • The tall trees screen the house from the road.
   • She screened her eyes from the bright sun with her hand.
   • The bodyguard screened the celebrity from the crowd.

   Synonymesconcealcoverguardhidemaskprotectshadesheltershieldveil

   Antonymesexposerevealuncover

Variantes phrasalscreen offscreen out