thick

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a une grande distance entre ses côtés opposés, ou qui est dense en consistance; qui n'est pas mince.

Describes something with a large distance between opposite sides; not thin.

1. Large in width or depthA2formal

   Having a relatively large distance between opposite surfaces; not thin.

   épais

   • The walls are very thick in this old castle.
   • She cut a thick slice of bread.
   • The ice on the lake is thick enough to walk on.

   Synonymesbulkychunkyfatmassivesolidsubstantial

   Antonymesnarrowslimthin

2. Dense or viscousA2formal

   Having a dense or heavy consistency; not flowing easily.

   Épais, dense ou visqueux

   • The soup was too thick and needed more water.
   • Thick fog reduced visibility to almost zero.
   • The paint was so thick it wouldn't spread evenly.

   Synonymesclottedcoagulatedconcentrateddensegelatinousheavystiffsyrupyviscous

   Antonymesrunnythinwatery

3. Full of somethingB1informal

   Containing a large amount of something in a small space.

   épais, dense

   • The air was thick with smoke.
   • Her hair is thick and curly.
   • The forest is thick with trees and undergrowth.

   Synonymescrowdeddensefilledpackedteeming

   Antonymesscatteredsparsethin

4. Stupid or slow-wittedB2informal

   Used informally to describe someone who is not intelligent or slow to understand.

   bête, stupide

   • Don't be so thick; it's obvious what he meant.
   • He's a bit thick when it comes to math.
   • She called him thick for not getting the joke.

   Synonymesblockheadedboneheadedbrainlessdensedulldumbobtuseslow

   Antonymesbrightcleversmart

• Adverbe signifiant « en couche épaisse » ou « de manière dense ». Utilisé pour décrire une densité, une profondeur ou une proximité, comme « la neige tombait dru » ou « les graines sont semées serré ». La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif.

An adverb meaning 'in a thick manner' or 'so as to be thick.' It is used to describe the density, depth, or closeness of something, such as 'snow falling thick' or 'seeds planted thick.' The form is identical to the adjective.

1. In a dense or close mannerB2informal

   In a way that is dense, closely packed, or with little space between.

   de manière dense

   • The snow fell thick and fast.
   • The trees grew thick along the riverbank.
   • The crowd stood thick around the stage.

   Synonymescloselycompactlydenselythicklytightly

   Antonymessparselythinly

• Nom désignant la partie la plus dense ou la plus profonde d'un lieu, où l'on est entouré ou englouti par un groupe, un milieu ou une substance; souvent dans des expressions comme 'au plus fort de' ou 'dans le vif'.

A noun referring to the location of something surrounded by other things, often used in phrases like 'in the thick of'.

indénombrable

1. The thick of somethingB2informal

   The most intense, active, or crowded part of a situation or place.

   Le cœur de quelque chose

   • He was in the thick of the battle.
   • She found herself in the thick of the crowd.
   • They were in the thick of the negotiations when the news broke.

   Synonymescentercorecruxessenceheartheathubmiddlemidst