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• Décrit quelque chose d'abîmé, usé ou épuisé ; aussi utilisé informellement pour dire 'débarrassé de' ou 'fini avec'.

Describes something that is ruined, worn out, or exhausted; also used informally to mean 'rid of' or 'finished with'.

1. Varying in colorC1formal

   Describing a fabric or surface that changes color when viewed from different angles or in different lights.

   Changeant

   • She wore a dress of shot silk that shimmered from blue to green.
   • The artist used shot colors in the painting to create a dynamic effect.
   • The fabric was shot with gold threads, giving it a luxurious sheen.

   Synonymeschangeablechatoyantiridescentopalescent

• Nom avec de nombreuses significations, dont l'acte de tirer un projectile, un projectile solide tiré par une arme à feu, un élan ou un coup sportif, une possibilité de faire quelque chose, l'habileté d'une personne à tirer, une séquence d'images dans un film, une injection, une petite quantité d'alcool, une remarque agressive, une estimation approximative, une photographie informelle, une lourde boule de métal pour le lancer du poids, une charge explosive, un coup causant une blessure, une tentative de marquer un but dans un jeu, tout effort ou tentative, ainsi que le lancement d'une fusée ou d'un vaisseau spatial.

A noun with multiple meanings, including the act of firing a projectile, a solid missile from a firearm, a sports swing or strike, an opportunity to do something, a person's shooting ability, a film sequence, an injection, a small alcoholic drink, an aggressive remark, a rough estimate, an informal photograph, a heavy metal ball used in shot put, an explosive charge, a blow causing injury, an attempt to score in a game, any effort or attempt, and the launching of a missile or spacecraft.

1. Firing a projectileB1formal

   The act of discharging a weapon, such as a gun or cannon.

   coup de feu

   • The soldier fired a warning shot into the air.
   • He heard a single shot ring out from the forest.
   • The cannon shot was aimed at the enemy fortress.

   Synonymesblastcannonadedischargefiringgunshotsalvovolley

2. Projectile from a firearmB1formal

   A solid missile, such as a bullet or pellet, discharged from a firearm.

   Projectile tiré par une arme à feu

   • The shot lodged in the wooden wall.
   • Hunters use lead shots for bird hunting.
   • The gun was loaded with a single shot.

   Synonymesballbulletpelletprojectileslug

3. Sports swing or strikeA2formalsport

   The action of striking a ball with a racket, club, bat, cue, or hand in sports.

   Coup

   • Her tennis shot went straight over the net.
   • He practiced his golf shot on the driving range.
   • The basketball player made a perfect jump shot.

   Synonymesdrivehitkicklobsmashstrikestrokeswingvolley

4. Opportunity or attemptB1informal

   A chance to do something or an attempt at achieving something.

   tentative, occasion

   • Give it your best shot!
   • This is my only shot at winning the competition.
   • She took a shot at solving the puzzle.

   Synonymesattemptchancecrackgoopportunitystabtry

5. Person's shooting abilityB2informal

   A person who shoots, often in reference to their skill level.

   tireur

   • He is a good shot with a rifle.
   • The hunter is known as an excellent shot.
   • She is a poor shot and rarely hits the target.

   Synonymescrack shotgunnermarksmansharpshootershooter

6. Film sequenceB1formalart

   A continuous series of pictures that forms a single unit of action in a movie.

   Plan (de film)

   • The director filmed the opening shot in one take.
   • That long shot of the landscape was breathtaking.
   • The camera shot focused on the actor's face.

   Synonymestake

• 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