shoot

• Nom désignant un tir d'arme à feu, une prise de vue photographique, ou une jeune pousse de plante.

A noun referring to an act of firing a weapon, taking a photograph, or a young plant growth.

1. Young plant growthB1formal

   A new stem or branch growing from a plant.

   Pousse

   • The rose bush produced several new shoots in spring.
   • Cut back the shoots to encourage bushier growth.
   • The bamboo shoots grow very quickly.

   Synonymescuttingoffshootscionsprigsproutsucker

2. Film or photo sessionB2informal

   An occasion when a film, photograph, or video is made.

   séance de tournage ou de prise de vue

   • The photo shoot took place on the beach.
   • We have a commercial shoot scheduled for tomorrow.
   • The fashion shoot featured top models.

   Synonymessessionshooting

3. Attempt or tryB1informal

   An attempt to do something, especially in sports or games.

   tentative

   • That was a good shoot at the goal.
   • He missed the shoot in basketball.
   • Give it your best shoot on the next question.

• Verbe désignant l'acte de tirer avec une arme, de lancer un projectile, ou un mouvement/une croissance rapide.

A verb used to indicate the act of firing a weapon, propelling a projectile, or rapidly moving or growing.

verbe irrégulier

1. Fire a weaponA2formal

   To fire a bullet or projectile from a gun or other weapon.

   tirer

   • The soldier shot at the target.
   • He accidentally shot himself in the foot.
   • Hunters shoot deer during the season.

   Synonymesblastdischargefirelet flylet offtrigger

2. Film or photographB1informal

   To capture images or video using a camera.

   filmer ou photographier

   • They shot the movie in Hollywood.
   • Can you shoot a photo of us together?
   • The documentary was shot in Africa.

   Synonymescapturefilmphotographrecordtake

3. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.

   Se précipiter, foncer

   • The arrow shot through the air.
   • He shot past me on his bike.
   • The car shot out of the driveway.

   Synonymesboltdartdashflyracerushspeedstreaktearzoom

4. Sports: Kick or hitA2informal

   To kick or hit a ball towards the goal in sports like soccer or basketball.

   Tirer au but

   • She shot the basketball and scored.
   • He shot the puck into the net.
   • The player shot from the penalty spot.

   Synonymesfirehitkicksinkstrike

Variantes phrasalshoot downshoot forshoot up