speck

• Nom désignant une très petite tache, un minuscule morceau de quelque chose, ou une quantité infime mais perceptible.

A noun referring to a very small spot, a tiny piece of something, or a slight but appreciable amount.

1. Tiny spot or markA2formal

   A very small spot or mark on a surface.

   Petite tache

   • There was a tiny speck of dust on the lens.
   • She noticed a speck of paint on her dress.
   • The glass was clean except for a small speck.

   Synonymesbitcrumbdotfleckiotamitemoteparticlespot

2. A2formal

   A very small piece or particle of something.

   petit grain, parcelle

   • A speck of dirt got into his eye.
   • He found a speck of gold in the riverbed.
   • The table was covered in specks of sawdust.

   Synonymesatombitcrumbdotfleckgrainmorselmoteparticlescrap

3. Small amountB1informal

   A slight but noticeable amount of something.

   petite quantité

   • There wasn't a speck of truth in his story.
   • She showed not a speck of remorse.
   • Add just a speck of salt to the dish.

   Synonymesbitcrumbdashdropgrainhintiotajotpinchscrapshredsmidgensuggestiontouchtrace

   Antonymesheaploadlotmasspilequantity

• Verbe signifiant marquer ou couvrir de petites taches ou de points.

A verb meaning to mark or cover with small spots or traces.

1. Mark with specksC1formal

   To produce small spots or marks on a surface.

   Tacheter

   • The rain specked the window with droplets.
   • Mold had specked the old bread with green spots.
   • The artist specked the canvas with tiny dots of paint.

   Synonymesbespeckledotfleckmottlespecklespotstipple