strand

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : un fil ou une mèche fine et distincte (comme un cheveu ou un fil), un élément constitutif d'un ensemble complexe (comme une histoire ou un plan), ou un terme poétique désignant un rivage ou une côte.

A noun with multiple meanings: a single thin length of something (like thread or hair), a component part of a complex whole (like a story or plan), or a poetic term for a shoreline.

1. Component of a wholeB2formal

   A single element or pattern that contributes to a larger structure or narrative.

   Fil conducteur

   • The novel weaves together several narrative strands.
   • Each strand of the argument must be examined carefully.
   • The report explores a different strand of the economic theory.

   Synonymescomponentelementmotifpartstrainthemethreadvein

   Antonymesaggregateentitytotalityunitywhole

2. Twisted fiberB1formal

   A long, thin piece of fiber or filament, often twisted together with others to form thread, rope, or cable.

   brin (fibre torsadée)

   • The rope is made of three strands twisted together.
   • A single strand of hair fell across her face.
   • The cable consists of multiple steel strands.

   Synonymesfiberfilamentplythreadwire

3. B1formal

   A necklace made by stringing objects such as beads or pearls together.

   rang de perles

   • She wore a beautiful strand of pearls.
   • The artisan crafted a strand of colorful beads.
   • He gave her a strand of amber as a gift.

   Synonymesnecklaceropestring

4. Slender fiberB2formal

   A very thin, natural or synthetic fiber.

   Fibre fine (brin)

   • The fabric is made from fine strands of silk.
   • A single strand of spider silk is incredibly strong.
   • The synthetic strands are used in high-performance textiles.

   Synonymesfiberfilamentthreadwisp

5. ShorelineC1formalbritish

   A poetic term for a shore or beach, especially the area between high and low tide.

   Rivage (terme poétique)

   • They walked along the lonely strand at sunset.
   • The waves gently lapped against the strand.
   • The poem describes the beauty of the strand.

   Synonymesbeachcoastseashoreseasideshoreshoreline

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de laisser quelqu'un ou quelque chose dans une situation difficile ou sans secours, ou de se retrouver dans une telle situation, notamment en parlant d'un navire échoué.

A verb used to indicate the act of leaving someone or something in a difficult or helpless position, or being left in such a position.

1. Leave stranded or isolatedB2formal

   To leave someone in a difficult or helpless position, often without means of escape or rescue.

   Laisser isolé ou sans ressources

   • The storm stranded the hikers on the mountain.
   • He was stranded at the airport after the flight was cancelled.
   • The broken-down car stranded them in the middle of nowhere.

   Synonymesabandondesertforsakeisolatemaroon

2. Drive a vessel ashoreB2formal

   To cause a ship or boat to run aground, often unintentionally.

   Échouer un navire

   • The captain accidentally stranded the ship on a sandbar.
   • The strong currents stranded the fishing boat on the rocks.
   • They managed to refloat the vessel after it was stranded.

   Synonymesbeachgroundrun aground

3. Bring to the groundB2formal

   To cause something to be left on the ground or in a helpless position.

   Échouer (sur le sol / en position helpless)

   • The whale was stranded on the beach after the tide went out.
   • The pilot stranded the plane safely in the field.
   • The flood stranded many cars along the highway.

   Synonymesbeachgroundrun aground