spelt

• Espèce de blé rustique, cultivée principalement en Europe, souvent utilisée pour l'alimentation animale et dans certaines variétés spéciales de pain.

A hardy type of wheat, primarily grown in Europe, often used for livestock feed and in some specialty breads.

indénombrable

1. Type of wheatB2formal

   A hardy species of wheat (Triticum spelta) that was widely cultivated in ancient times and is now grown primarily for livestock feed and some specialty breads.

   Épeautre (blé)

   • Spelt is often used in organic farming because it requires fewer fertilizers.
   • The farmer planted spelt as a cover crop for the winter.
   • Some people prefer spelt bread for its nutty flavor.

• Verbe signifiant énoncer ou écrire les lettres d'un mot dans le bon ordre.

A verb used to indicate the act of naming or writing the letters of a word in the correct order.

1. Form words with lettersA1formal

   To write or name the letters that form a word in the correct order.

   Épeler

   • Can you spell your name for me?
   • The teacher asked the students to spell 'necessary'.
   • He spelled out the word slowly for the child.

   Synonymesletterspell outwrite

2. Indicate or signifyB2formal

   To mean or result in something; to have a particular effect.

   signifier, annoncer

   • This decision spells trouble for the company.
   • The new law spells disaster for small businesses.
   • His absence spelled success for the competition.

   Synonymesaugurforeshadowheraldimplyindicatemeanportendpresagesignifysuggest

3. Relieve or take turnsC1informal

   To take turns resting or working, especially in a difficult situation.

   Relayer, prendre le relais

   • The nurses spelled each other during the night shift.
   • They spelled at the wheel during the long drive.
   • We need to spell each other on this tough job.

   Synonymescover forrelievereplace

Variantes phrasalspell out