shed

• Nom désignant une petite construction simple, généralement en bois ou en métal, utilisée pour le stockage d'objets ou comme atelier.

A noun referring to a small, simple building, typically made of wood or metal, used for storage or as a workshop.

1. Small storage buildingA2formal

   A small, simple building used for storing tools, equipment, or garden supplies.

   petite construction de stockage

   • He keeps his gardening tools in the shed.
   • The old shed at the back of the garden is falling apart.
   • She built a wooden shed to store her bicycle.

   Synonymeshutlean-tooutbuildingshackshanty

2. Industrial or work buildingB1formalbritish

   A large building used for industrial work, storage, or sheltering animals.

   Hangar industriel ou d'exploitation

   • The workers unloaded the goods into the warehouse shed.
   • The train was stored in a large engine shed overnight.
   • The farm has a cattle shed for the animals during winter.

   Synonymesbarndepotfactoryplantstorehousewarehouseworkshop

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de laisser tomber, rejeter ou se débarrasser de quelque chose, comme des larmes, de la peau, des feuilles ou un fardeau.

A verb used to indicate the act of casting off, discarding, or getting rid of something, such as tears, skin, leaves, or a burden.

verbe irrégulier

1. Get rid ofB1formal

   To cast off, discard, or eliminate something.

   se débarrasser de

   • The snake shed its skin.
   • She shed her old habits after moving to a new city.
   • The company shed 200 jobs last year.

   Synonymescast offdiscarddropeliminateget rid ofloseslough offthrow off

   Antonymesacquireadoptgainholdkeepretain

2. Cry tearsB1formal

   To let tears fall from the eyes, usually due to emotion.

   Verser des larmes

   • He shed a tear at the funeral.
   • She shed tears of joy when she heard the news.
   • No one shed a tear for the villain.

   Synonymesblubbercrylamentsnivelsobwailweepwhimper

3. Release or spreadB2formal

   To send out or give off something, such as light, heat, or information.

   Émettre, répandre

   • The lamp shed a soft light across the room.
   • The report sheds new light on the cause of the accident.
   • Flowers shed their fragrance in the garden.

   Synonymescastdiffusedischargedisperseemanateemitexudegive offradiaterelease

   Antonymesabsorbcontainholdretainwithhold