tire

• Pneumatique en caoutchouc, généralement gonflé d'air, monté sur une roue et utilisé sur les véhicules tels que les voitures, les vélos et les camions.

A noun referring to a rubber covering, typically inflated with air, that fits around a wheel, commonly used on vehicles such as cars, bicycles, and trucks.

1. Vehicle wheel coveringA1formal

   A rubber covering, typically inflated with air, that fits around a wheel's rim to provide traction and absorb shock.

   Pneu de véhicule

   • The car's tire went flat on the highway.
   • He replaced the worn-out tires with new ones.
   • Check the tire pressure before a long trip.

   Synonymesrubbertyre

2. Slang for spare tireA2informalamerican

   A spare tire carried in a vehicle for emergencies.

   Roue de secours

   • I keep a spare tire in the trunk just in case.
   • The mechanic showed me how to change a tire.
   • Don't forget to check the spare tire before driving.

   Synonymesfifth wheelsparespare tire

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de fatigue ou de perte d'énergie, ainsi que le fait de causer à quelqu'un une sensation de fatigue.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming weary or losing energy, or causing someone to feel weary.

1. Become wearyA2formal

   To become physically or mentally exhausted; to lose energy.

   se fatiguer

   • She tires easily after long walks.
   • He tired from the heavy lifting.
   • The long meeting tired everyone in the room.

   Synonymesdroopfatigueflagwearywilt

   Antonymesenergizeinvigoraterechargerefreshrestrevive

2. Become bored or lose interestB1formal

   To become impatient or lose enthusiasm for something due to repetition or lack of interest.

   se lasser

   • I tire of listening to the same complaints every day.
   • She tired of the monotonous routine.
   • He quickly tired of the video game after playing it for hours.

   Synonymesborefatiguejadepallweary

   Antonymesengageexcitefascinateinterest

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