stripe

• Nom désignant une longue bande étroite ou une ligne d'une couleur ou texture différente sur une surface.

A noun referring to a long, narrow band or line of a different color or texture on a surface.

1. Long narrow bandA2formal

   A long, narrow band or line of a different color or texture from the surrounding area.

   Bande longue et étroite

   • The zebra has black and white stripes.
   • She wore a shirt with blue and green stripes.
   • The flag has three vertical stripes.

   Synonymesbandbarbeltlinestreakstrip

2. Military rank insigniaB1formal

   A chevron or bar worn on a uniform to indicate rank or length of service.

   galon de grade

   • He earned his sergeant stripes after five years of service.
   • The soldier's stripes showed his high rank.
   • She was proud to receive her first stripe.

   Synonymesbarchevron

3. Type or kindC1informal

   A particular type or category of something.

   type, genre, espèce

   • People of all stripes attended the conference.
   • The organization includes members of every political stripe.
   • Artists of every stripe were invited to the festival.

   Synonymescastgrainilkkidneykindmakemoldpersuasionsortstamptypevariety

• Verbe signifiant marquer ou décorer de rayures, ou former en bandes.

A verb meaning to mark or decorate with stripes, or to form into stripes.

1. Mark with stripesB2formal

   To mark or decorate something with lines or bands of a different color.

   Marquer de rayures

   • The artist striped the canvas with bold colors.
   • The zebra is naturally striped for camouflage.
   • They striped the walls with alternating shades of blue.

   Synonymesbandbarlinestreakstriate