smooth

• Qualifie une surface plane et sans aspérités, rugosités ou trous; s'emploie aussi pour un processus facile et sans difficultés.

Describes a surface that is even and without roughness, lumps, or holes; also used to describe a process that is easy and without problems.

1. Even and flat surfaceA2formal

   Having an even and regular surface; free from roughness or bumps.

   Surface plane et régulière

   • The table has a smooth wooden finish.
   • Her skin felt smooth and soft.
   • The road was smooth after the new pavement was laid.

   Synonymesevenflatglossylevelplanepolishedregularsleek

   Antonymesbumpycoarseirregularlumpyroughruggeduneven

2. Without difficultiesB1formal

   Proceeding without problems, interruptions, or obstacles.

   sans difficultés

   • The transition to the new system was smooth.
   • We had a smooth flight despite the weather.
   • The negotiations went smoothly and ended quickly.

   Synonymeseasyeffortlessfrictionlessseamlesstrouble-freeuninterrupted

   Antonymesbumpydifficulthardproblematicroughstormytroubleduneven

3. Graceful or charmingB2informal

   Having a polished, charming, or suave manner, often used to describe a person's behavior.

   Aimable, charmeur

   • He is a smooth talker who can convince anyone.
   • She gave a smooth performance on stage.
   • His smooth manners made him popular at parties.

   Synonymescharmingdebonairglibpolishedslicksophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonymesawkwardclumsygauchegraceless

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de ce qui est uni, plat et sans aspérités, rugosités, irrégularités ou défauts.

A noun referring to a state or quality of being even, flat, and free from roughness, bumps, or irregularities.

indénombrable

1. Smoothing actionB2informal

   The act of making something smooth or the state of being smooth.

   action de lissage

   • Give the wood a smooth with sandpaper before painting.
   • The mechanic gave the engine a smooth to remove the rust.
   • She applied a final smooth to the clay pot.

   Synonymespolishpolishingrubbingsmoothnessstroke

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'aplanir, de lisser ou d'éliminer les irrégularités, ainsi que pour simplifier ou faciliter un processus.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something flat, even, or free from roughness, or to make a process easier or more pleasant.

1. Make even or flatA2formal

   To make a surface even, flat, or free from roughness.

   lisser

   • She smoothed the wrinkles out of the tablecloth.
   • He smoothed the concrete with a trowel.
   • The carpenter smoothed the wood with sandpaper.

   Synonymesbuffevenflattenironlevelplanepolishpresssandstraighten

   Antonymesfurrowpuckerroughroughenwrinkle

2. Ease or facilitateB2formal

   To make something easier or less difficult, often by removing obstacles.

   Faciliter, aplanir

   • The mediator smoothed the negotiations between the two parties.
   • Her experience smoothed the transition to the new system.
   • The manager smoothed over the conflict with a compromise.

   Synonymesaidassistcleareaseexpeditefacilitatehelplubricateoilsimplify

   Antonymeshamperimpedeobstructthwart

3. Calm or sootheB1informal

   To make something less harsh, rough, or agitated.

   apaiser, adoucir

   • He smoothed her hair to comfort her.
   • The music smoothed his nerves after a long day.
   • She smoothed the situation with a gentle apology.

   Synonymesallayassuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyplacatesettlesoothe

   Antonymesagitateexciteirritateprovokerouseupset

Variantes phrasalsmooth outsmooth over