streak

• Nom désignant une série ininterrompue d'événements, un trait distinctif ou une tendance marquée, une bande étroite de couleur ou de texture différente sur un fond, ou une lueur soudaine (par exemple, un éclair).

A noun referring to an unbroken series of events, a distinctive characteristic, a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background, or a sudden flash (as of lightning).

1. Unbroken series of eventsB1informal

   A continuous sequence of similar events or outcomes, often used in contexts like games or luck.

   série

   • The team is on a winning streak of ten games.
   • She had a lucky streak at the casino last night.
   • His losing streak finally ended with a victory.

   Synonymeschainrunsequenceseriesspreestretchstringsuccession

2. Distinctive characteristicB2formal

   A noticeable trait or quality that defines a person's behavior or personality.

   Trait de caractère distinctif

   • He has a stubborn streak that makes him hard to persuade.
   • Her creative streak is evident in her artwork.
   • There is a streak of generosity in his nature.

   Synonymesdispositionelementhintstraintendencytouchtracevein

3. Narrow markingB1formal

   A long, thin line or mark that differs in color or texture from the surrounding surface.

   Strie, raie, traînée

   • The marble has a white streak running through it.
   • A streak of paint was left on the wall.
   • The animal's fur has a dark streak along its back.

   Synonymesbanddashlinemarksmudgestripstripestrokethreadvein

4. Sudden flashB2formal

   A brief, sudden occurrence, such as a flash of light or a burst of activity.

   éclair soudain

   • A streak of lightning lit up the sky.
   • He had a streak of inspiration and wrote the poem in minutes.
   • The fireworks left a streak of color across the night.

   Synonymesboltburstflashspark

• Verbe qui désigne le fait de se déplacer très rapidement en ligne droite, ou bien de courir nu dans un lieu public comme farce ou protestation.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving very quickly in a straight line, or to run naked in a public place as a prank or protest.

1. Move very fastB2informal

   To move at high speed in a straight line.

   Filer à toute allure

   • The cheetah streaked across the savannah.
   • A shooting star streaked through the night sky.
   • The car streaked past us on the highway.

   Synonymesboltdartdashflyracerushspeedsprinttearwhizzipzoom

2. Run naked in publicB2informal

   To run naked through a public place as a prank or protest.

   Faire un streak

   • He was arrested after trying to streak at the football game.
   • A few students decided to streak across the campus at midnight.
   • Streaking is considered a public nuisance in many countries.

3. Mark with streaksB2formal

   To mark or cover with long, thin lines or patches of a different color.

   Marquer de stries

   • The painter streaked the canvas with bold strokes of blue.
   • Rain streaked the windowpane, distorting the view outside.
   • Her hair was streaked with natural highlights from the sun.

   Synonymesbanddappledaubflecklinemarkmottlesmearsmudgestainstriatestripevein