short

• Décrit quelque chose qui a une petite longueur, une petite durée ou une petite hauteur.

Describes something that is small in length, duration, or height.

1. Small in length or heightA1formal

   Measuring a small distance from end to end or from top to bottom.

   court

   • She has short hair.
   • The table is too short for the chairs.
   • He is shorter than his brother.

   Synonymesdiminutivedwarfishlittlelowpetitesmallsquatstubby

   Antonymeslongtall

2. Brief in durationA1formal

   Lasting for a small amount of time.

   De courte durée

   • The meeting was very short.
   • We had a short conversation.
   • Life is too short to hold grudges.

   Synonymesbriefephemeralfleetingmomentaryquicktemporarytransienttransitory

   Antonymesextendedlengthylongprolongedprotracted

3. Insufficient or lackingB1formal

   Not having enough of something; less than what is needed.

   Insuffisant ou manquant

   • We are short on supplies.
   • The store is short of cash today.
   • He was short of breath after running.

   Synonymesdeficientinadequateinsufficientlackingmeagerscantscarcesparsewanting

   Antonymesadequateampleenoughsufficient

4. Rude or abruptB2informal

   Speaking in a curt or unfriendly manner.

   brusque ou cassant

   • She was short with the customer.
   • His short reply surprised everyone.
   • Don't be so short with me.

   Synonymesabruptbrusquecurtsharpsnappyterse

   Antonymescourteousfriendlygraciouspolitewarm

• Adverbe signifiant « soudainement » ou « plus tôt que prévu ». Utilisé dans des expressions comme « s'arrêter net » ou « interrompre », indiquant une action qui se termine brusquement ou prématurément.

An adverb meaning "abruptly" or "before the expected time." It is used in phrases like "to stop short" or "to cut short," indicating an action that ends suddenly or prematurely.

1. Abruptly or suddenlyB2informal

   In a way that stops or ends suddenly; not continuing.

   brusquement, soudainement

   • He stopped short when he saw the accident.
   • The conversation cut short when the phone rang.
   • She pulled up short at the red light.

   Synonymesabruptlydeadsharplysuddenlyunexpectedly

2. Before the expected timeB2informal

   Before the scheduled or expected time; prematurely.

   avant le moment attendu

   • The meeting ended short of the planned hour.
   • He left short of finishing his speech.
   • The movie stopped short of the climax.

   Synonymesabruptlyahead of timeearlyprematurelytoo soon

   Antonymeslong

3. Insufficiently or lackingB2informal

   In a way that is less than needed or expected.

   manque

   • The supplies ran short during the expedition.
   • He fell short of the required score.
   • The budget came up short for the new project.

   Synonymesinadequatelyinsufficientlypoorlyscantily

   Antonymesadequatelyamplysufficiently

• Nom désignant un court métrage, un court-circuit ou une petite quantité de quelque chose, souvent utilisé dans des contextes informels.

A noun referring to a short film, a short circuit, or a small amount of something, often used in informal contexts.

1. Short filmB1formal

   A motion picture that is shorter than a standard feature film, typically under 40 minutes.

   court métrage

   • The festival featured several award-winning shorts.
   • He directed a short about climate change.
   • The short was nominated for an Oscar.

   Synonymesshort subject

2. Short circuitB2informaltechnical

   An electrical circuit that allows current to flow along an unintended path, often causing damage.

   Court-circuit

   • The appliance stopped working because of a short.
   • He fixed the short in the wiring.
   • A short caused the power outage in the building.

   Synonymesfaultshort circuit

3. Short drinkB1informalbritish

   A small, strong alcoholic drink, such as whiskey or vodka, served in a small glass.

   Short (boisson)

   • He ordered a short at the bar.
   • She prefers shorts over cocktails.
   • The bartender poured him a short of bourbon.

   Synonymesdramjiggernipshottot

• Verbe signifiant provoquer un court-circuit, ou, de manière informelle, indiquer qu'on donne moins que ce qui était attendu ou requis.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a short circuit or, informally, to give less than what is expected or required.

1. Short-circuitB2informal

   To cause a short circuit in an electrical system.

   Court-circuiter

   • The faulty wiring shorted the entire system.
   • Water caused the device to short out.
   • He accidentally shorted the battery terminals.

   Synonymesshort-circuit