size

• Nom désignant la grandeur physique ou les dimensions d'un objet, ainsi que la mesure standard utilisée pour catégoriser des articles tels que les vêtements.

A noun referring to the physical magnitude or dimensions of an object, or a standard measurement used for categorizing items such as clothing.

1. Physical dimensionsA1formal

   The measurements of how big or small something is, such as length, width, or height.

   dimensions physiques

   • What size shoes do you wear?
   • The room is a large size.
   • Choose the right size for your computer screen.

   Synonymesbulkextentmagnitudevolume

2. Clothing or product measurementA1formal

   A standard measurement used to classify clothing, shoes, or other products.

   Taille (mesure standard d'un produit)

   • She wears a size 8 dress.
   • What size shoes do you take?
   • The store carries sizes from small to extra large.

   Synonymesdimensionfitmeasuremeasurementnumber

3. Glutinous materialC1formal

   A sticky substance applied to surfaces to fill pores or stiffen fabrics, such as in papermaking or textile finishing.

   Apprêt (encollage)

   • The paper was treated with size to make it less absorbent.
   • In textile production, size is used to strengthen the yarn.
   • The artist applied size to the canvas before painting.

   Synonymesdressingsizing

4. Actual state of affairsB2informal

   The true or real condition of a situation.

   État réel des choses

   • That's about the size of it; we have no other options.
   • Let me tell you the size of the problem we're facing.
   • He explained the size of the challenge ahead.

   Synonymesrealitysituationtruth

5. Large magnitudeB1informal

   A considerable or impressive magnitude.

   Grandeur, ampleur

   • The size of the donation was remarkable.
   • We were amazed by the size of the building.
   • The size of the task seemed daunting.

   Synonymesbulkextentimmensitylargenessmagnitudemassscalevolume

• Verbe utilisé pour déterminer ou estimer la taille, le volume ou les dimensions de quelque chose, ou pour évaluer une situation, une personne ou une quantité.

A verb used to determine or estimate the size, extent, or dimensions of something.

1. Assess or evaluateB2informal

   To estimate or judge the size, extent, or importance of something.

   évaluer (la taille ou l'importance)

   • She sized up the situation before making a decision.
   • He sized her up as a potential business partner.
   • The coach sized up the new players during practice.

   Synonymesappraiseassessestimateevaluategaugejudgemeasuresize up

2. Adjust to fitB2formal

   To cut or shape something to the correct size.

   ajuster à la taille

   • The tailor sized the suit to fit perfectly.
   • They sized the boards to match the door frame.
   • The fabric was sized down for the smaller model.

   Synonymesadaptadjustaltercutfitmodifyshapetrim