smoother

• 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

• Un outil électrique doté d'une bande de papier abrasif sans fin, entraînée à grande vitesse par un moteur électrique, utilisé pour poncer le bois.

A power tool with an endless loop of sandpaper moved at high speed by an electric motor, used for sanding wood.

1. Sanding toolB2formal

   A power tool with a continuous loop of sandpaper driven by an electric motor, used for smoothing wood surfaces.

   Ponceuse à bande

   • He used a smoother to prepare the wooden table for painting.
   • The carpenter switched on the smoother to remove the rough edges.
   • A belt smoother is ideal for large, flat surfaces.