stripped

• Décrit quelque chose de privé de son revêtement, de son contenu ou de ses propriétés habituelles ; peut aussi signifier réduit à l'essentiel.

Describes something that has been removed of its covering, contents, or usual features; can also mean reduced to essentials.

1. Removed of coveringB1formal

   Having had all covering, clothing, or decoration removed.

   dépouillé, dénudé

   • The stripped walls revealed the original brickwork.
   • He stood stripped to the waist in the hot sun.
   • The stripped car had no seats or dashboard left.

   Synonymesbaredenudedexposednakedpeeledshornunclotheduncovered

   Antonymesadornedclothedcovereddressedwrapped

2. Deprived of somethingB2formal

   Having been deprived of possessions, rights, or status.

   dépouillé

   • The company was stripped of its assets after bankruptcy.
   • He was stripped of his title following the scandal.
   • The stripped forest left the land barren and exposed.

   Synonymesbarebereftdenudeddeprivedshorn

   Antonymesadorneddecoratedendowedfurnished

3. Simple or basicB2informal

   Reduced to the most essential or basic form; without extras.

   dépouillé

   • The room had a stripped, minimalist design.
   • She prefers a stripped version of the software without add-ons.
   • The stripped-down menu offered only the basics.

   Synonymesausterebarebasicminimalplainsimplespartanstarkstreamlinedunadornedunembellished

   Antonymesadorneddecoratedelaboratefancyornate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'enlever un revêtement, des vêtements ou des couches de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un, ou de priver de biens ou de statut.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing covering, clothing, or layers from something or someone, or to deprive of possessions or status.

1. Remove clothingB1formal

   To take off all or most of one's clothes.

   se déshabiller

   • He stripped off his wet shirt.
   • The doctor asked him to strip to the waist.
   • She stripped down to her swimsuit.

   Synonymesbaredisrobeunclotheuncoverundress

   Antonymesclothedress

2. Remove covering or layerB1formal

   To take off a covering, layer, or outer part from something.

   dépouiller, dénuder

   • They stripped the old wallpaper from the walls.
   • The workers stripped the paint off the door.
   • The storm stripped the leaves from the trees.

   Synonymesbaredenudedivestflayhuskparepeelremoveshellskin

   Antonymesclothecoatcoverdresslayersheathewrap

3. Deprive or take awayB2formal

   To take away something important or valuable from someone or something.

   Dépouiller, priver

   • The court stripped him of his title.
   • The scandal stripped the company of its reputation.
   • The new law strips citizens of certain rights.

   Synonymesbereavedeprivedispossessdivestrob

   Antonymesbestowconferendowequipfurnishgrantinvestprovidesupply

4. Dismantle or emptyB2informal

   To remove all the parts or contents from something, often to reuse or discard them.

   démonter ou vider

   • They stripped the old car for spare parts.
   • The thieves stripped the house of all valuables.
   • We need to strip the engine before rebuilding it.

   Synonymesbarecleardenudedisassembledismantleemptygut

   Antonymesequipfillfurnishstock

Variantes phrasalstrip down